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

More than five centuries ago, the son of a wool weaver from Genoa sailed westward to widen the boundaries of the known world. — Mackenzie Chase, The Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2026 Less well known is the secondary dining area—aptly named the Secret Garden—which, in good weather, offers a wonderful al fresco experience on the terrace. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

The lawsuit marks the latest crackdown under the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, also known as the BOTS Act, which bans scalpers from circumventing ticket limits with technology. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 Still, at barely a mile long, there was little potential for geomagnetic activity to make its presence known to operators. — Mike McRae 15, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for known

Recent Examples of Synonyms for known

Verb

These exchanges were consequential, but they could still largely be understood as a series of bilateral transactions focused on Russia’s war.

— Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026
Market analysts and economists note the term premium is poorly understood and subject to interpretation.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of understood

Verb

People with the second phenotype, called durable, might have grown up in a predictable world—for example, a strict religious sect or just a family that experienced little change—and developed only certain coping strategies as a result.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Kyiv has said that drones relying on the service stopped working at speeds above 100 mph, and also experienced disruptions when flying at lower speeds.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of experienced

Verb

He's also seen an adult owl carrying rodents back to the water tower.

— JOSEPH FREDERICK, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
In the victim’s surveillance footage, Wang was seen entering the room, walking back and forth, before sitting on a desk using her cellphone, police said in the affidavit.

— Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of seen

Verb

And when addressing the fact that there would be no allocution or explanation from Kohberger, the judge also questioned whether Kohberger even possessed the capacity to say something truthful.

— Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
In Jennifer’s Body, Needy (Seyfried) is BFFs with the titular mean girl played by Fox, whose body becomes possessed by a succubus with a taste for teen boys after a botched sacrifice by a devil-worshipping boy band (led by Adam Brody).

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of possessed

Verb

The village itself, however, has undergone a remarkable transformation.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
By the end of 2025, a total of 64 patients worldwide had received infusions of Casgevy, according to a full-year earnings report by maker Vertex Pharmaceuticals, while another 147 people had undergone their first cell collection for the treatment.

— Steven Ross Johnson, CNBC, 16 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

Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy.

— Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
No longer a one-off among houses with French origins, ultra-aged American sparkling is a small but rapidly growing category appreciated by those who enjoy French-style sparkling with an American pedigree.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of appreciated

Verb

Italy, like France, witnessed a day of protests on Saturday — several turning violent — as some Italian politicians blamed the extreme left for the lawlessness.

— Tyler Speicher, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Russia media reported the attack was one of the largest the region had witnessed since the start of war.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026