KNOWN Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

known 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of known

as in named

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known

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verb

past participle of know

as in understood

to have a practical understanding of a career diplomat who knows several languages a fan who really knows baseball

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as in experienced

to come to a knowledge of (something) by living through it knows full well how nerve-racking it can be to speak in public

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as in seen

to have a clear idea of I think I know what you're trying to say

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Recent Examples of known

Adjective

The answer to this question is well known to any good physics student. — Literary Hub, 21 Sep. 2026 There is no known treatment, aside from firing your general manager (as the Dolphins wisely did) and hoping the new one makes smarter decisions. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

The receiver known as ISM was a contributor for the Panthers in 2023 and is a confident returner with achievement that precedes him. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026 No further information is known about the man who officials say was mistakenly detained or the agents involved. — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for known

Recent Examples of Synonyms for known

Verb

However, its more fundamental influence on biology has remained poorly understood, researchers say.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The arrival ceremony suggested that others understood the communicative potential of clothes at such an event, too.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

That growth hasn’t always been linear, as the girls have experienced some unexpected changes these past several months, including the hiatus of fellow members Sophia Laforteza and Manon Bannerman.

— Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 28 Sep. 2026
Millions watched American destinations around the world while international visitors experienced our hotels, restaurants, attractions and communities firsthand.

— Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of experienced

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We’re given a grand vista of demolition, and also close-ups of Ghidorah seen from the point-of-view of Professor Murakami (Min Tanaka), a Hiroshima survivor who’s been doing biological creature research.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Sep. 2026
Trotting out this try-hard trifecta of confusing, uninspired installments in a year that’s seen so many entertaining, thought-provoking additions to the horror genre?

— Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of seen

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The Virginia class submarine Vermont already has undergone maintenance in Australia, which has agreed to buy at least three Virginia-class submarines under the AUKUS agreement.

— Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
It's undergone a few iterations, including having the higher-seeded team host the first two games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of undergone

Verb

The key is creating conversations that solve problems, celebrate milestones and make customers feel recognized—not just sold to.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Eliza says, seemingly delighted that someone has recognized their unproblematic existence.

— Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognized

Verb

Forte said the scale of this tournament might shock and even intimidate anglers from other countries who have never witnessed the spectacle of an American fishing championship.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
As attendees, including Ariana DeBose and Patricia Clarkson, tucked into sweet Forelle pears and a main course of Branzino, the atmosphere was decidedly more serene than the savagery witnessed earlier on stage.

— Christopher Barnard, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026