knew of

A form of know of — To be aware of the existence of someone or something, but to have little or no other knowledge beyond that point.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of know of
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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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