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

The winery is well known for its delightful Pinot Noir, but this Chardonnay is too stunning to not share with the world. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026 The identities of the reporters involved have not been made known. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

Best known for directing the political drama Chappaquiddick, starring Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy, Curran has more recently worked with Clarke on his Apple series The Last Frontier. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026 Such behavior is known as doxxing, or sharing someone’s personal information or identity online without their permission. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for known

Recent Examples of Synonyms for known

Verb

Amidst all the turmoil, everyone understood that the March 5 election was a make-or-break moment not only for the Hitler chancellorship but for democracy itself.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026
Dave 1 understood the instinct immediately, even when the results took him by surprise.

— Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

All residents and other property owners who have experienced water outages, low water pressure, or both, are advised to boil all water or use bottled water for drinking, cooking, preparing baby food or brushing their teeth, the news release said.

— Reed Williams, AJC.com, 12 Oct. 2026
His daughter, Stephanie Friends, experienced that musical life from inside the family home.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of experienced

Verb

At first, it’s seen in Soulan’s hesitation at accepting children from other villages to his class — then in his rage at his mother for feeding guests at the potential expense of the children’s meals.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
That debris could be seen littering the street as it was carried a distance away.

— Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of seen

Verb

The original 1980s building possessed generous scale but lacked atmospheric depth.

— Michael James Gardner, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
The ammunition, firearms and explosive materials were unlawfully possessed because of his previous felony convictions, prosecutors said.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of possessed

Verb

The beach has been undergone significant coastal erosion in recent years and advocates say it could be hit hard this winter.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
The airport has recently undergone a $135 million expansion and modernization program and can handle around three million passengers a year.

— Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of undergone

Verb

The audience not only experienced the distinctive appeal of Chinese-language music but also recognized Tia’s exceptional artistry, which combines her Eastern cultural roots with a global musical language.

— Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Nationally recognized as a PR & communications strategist who drives business results, Lee Caraher is the CEO of Double Forte and an author.

— Lee Caraher, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of recognized

Verb

Tyson, a student of boxing history, surely would have appreciated a deeper discussion of the role of the Black heavyweight champion in culture.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
While allowing red fuel isn't going to solve all problems, as mentioned here previously, the temporary diesel policy is appreciated by diesel users.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of appreciated

Verb

Many people at the protest site were detained by police, CNN witnessed.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Each episode follows one garden over an extended period, capturing animal behavior rarely witnessed by human eyes – from raising families and defending territories to hunting, courting and surviving the changing seasons.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026