knew better

A form of know better — To recognize that a statement or belief is false or doubtful.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of know better
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APA

knew better. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20better

MLA

“knew better.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20better. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “knew better,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/knew%20better.

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