KNOWN Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

known 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of known

as in named

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known

2 of 2

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

If not well known on Wall Street, Bonta’s life story is familiar in California political circles. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 Its yoga classes take place in the Aro Hā Room, which is well known for its striking views of the alpine lake. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Louis Garrel has become a French icon of the screen at only 43, known for his brooding good looks but also his fantastic range in often-dangerous movies. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 To coincide with the South Korean push, Margaret Howell will team with Magazine B, the local brand documentary magazine known for single-title issues, on a dedicated edition. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for known

Recent Examples of Synonyms for known

Verb

But González understood the system better than all those people.

— Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
Still, the 2021 GAO investigation found that the protections were unevenly understood and applied.

— María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

Countries in Asia and Africa, which rely more heavily on imports from the Middle East, have experienced some of the starkest shocks.

— Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
Teams should be trained to measure the outcomes experienced by customers and to build relationships, which should include asking for referrals from those who truly believe in the product or service.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of experienced

Verb

Still, for all the quarterback has seen in his career, the atmosphere at Arrowhead on Monday will be a significant test for Nix in his first regular-season game working with Davis Webb as the offensive play caller.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Miley Cyrus, open-mouthed, nudged Kerry Washington as the woman in spangles swept by—this was red-carpet clothing, flashbulb clothing, clothing to be seen in once rather than excavated annually from a closet of perennials.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of seen

Verb

At the same time, China’s channel proposition has undergone a fundamental revaluation.

— Li Jun, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The backstory The Turks and Caicos resort opened in 1997 and has undergone major expansions since then, including the opening of the Italian Village in 2009 and the Key West Village in 2014.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of undergone

Verb

Scott Keever is an entrepreneur, internationally recognized SEO expert, online reputation mastermind and Founder of Reputation Pros.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
There is a lineup of countries waiting to get in, with nine countries currently recognized as candidates for EU membership.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of recognized

Verb

Reyez appreciated the festival being free to attendees and the affordability of the food and items available at booths.

— J.M. Banks, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
This was in the nineties, before real-estate investment trusts and private-equity firms had fully appreciated the cash-cow potential of housing people’s stuff, so there weren’t many similar facilities around.

— David Owen, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of appreciated

Verb

Police ask anyone who witnessed the crash or has information that can assist officers to contact the township police department at 248-433-7755.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
Sacramento Ballet dancer James Griffen trained at San Francisco Ballet School and witnessed Helimets’ partnering abilities.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026