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He was knew. vs He knew.

The phrase "he knew" is correct, while "he was knew" is wrong. In English, the verb "know" is not used with "was" in the past tense. Instead, "knew" is the correct past tense form of "know."
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This phrase is incorrect. In English, 'knew' is the correct past tense form of 'know', not 'was knew'.

"He was knew."

The phrase 'he was knew.' is not a valid construction in English. To express the past tense of 'know', use 'knew' instead.
  • Sep 6, 2024 ... ... he was, knew there was a spinoff show with him as the lead so all I knew is that he was a big character… when it was revealed I thought “oh ...
  • Apr 15, 2016 ... Having watched college basketball for his four years there, especially his last two years, obviously knew who he was, knew Michigan State ...
  • Sep 8, 2016 ... In the end Avon was right as he knew what he was, knew how far he could rise and knew (unlike Joe and String) that the game has always had ...
  • Apr 4, 2016 ... But part of it is also that John had a great capacity to change, and like the excellent card player he was, knew when to hold 'em and when ...
  • Jan 4, 2019 ... But the bigger part is because he was determined to be who he was, knew that would be OK and had the talent to back that confidence up. When ...
  • Aug 5, 2012 ... With Tena's loving support, he tried his best to fight it, but being the pragmatist that he was, knew that he didn't have much time.
  • He became England's poet laureate in 1972. Everyone who knew who he was, knew that he loved the church. They also knew that, in many ways, he ...
  • The writer, unnamed as he was, knew what was coming. It was almost cold for such a dire declaration. At the end, it was signed with the outline of an owl ...
  • Jun 24, 2022 ... I didn't want to think that Jacob was back to this alienating task, but I knew that he was, knew that he was privately obsessing in that ...
  • Aug 17, 2013 ... I have read only LOTR, The Hobbit and The Sil, but my impression as a lightweight Tolkien lover was that Gandalf knew what he was, knew of ...

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that someone had knowledge of something in the past.

"He knew."

Use 'he knew.' to indicate that someone had knowledge of something in the past. 'Knew' is the correct past tense form of 'know'.

Examples:

  • He knew the answer to the question.
  • She knew about the surprise party.
  • They knew the truth all along.
  • I knew he was lying.
  • We knew it was going to rain.
  • Dec 15, 2008 ... ... he knew, he knew more than me or you No one could see his view, Oh where was he going to He was in search of an answer The nature of what we ...
  • "Portrait (He Knew)" is a song by the American progressive rock band Kansas. It was written by Kerry Livgren and Steve Walsh and was recorded for the band's ...
  • Nov 5, 2014 ... Provided to YouTube by Epic/Legacy Portrait (He Knew) · Kansas Point Of Know Return ℗ 1977 Epic Records, a division of Sony Music ...
  • Aug 30, 2022 ... The only possible way Robert might be convinced to spare Jon would be if he knew for certain that protecting Jon was Lyanna's dying wish and ...
  • Feb 19, 2019 ... Who was the song He Knew by Kansas about, Columbus or Jesus? Neither. The song was written by Kansas guitarist Kerry Livgren, and the lyrics ...
  • Feb 13, 2023 ... What is more, he knew where he came from.' "But how did he find that out?' asked Frodo. "Well, as for the name, Bilbo very foolishly told Gollum ...
  • Aug 11, 2020 ... Heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful, Helen Frost's All He Knew is inspired by true events and provides sharp insight into a little-known element of history.
  • Sep 19, 2018 ... In season 3 episode 6 when tommy confronts alfie about betraying him he asks him if he knew they were gonna use charlie. Why did alfie say yes if he didn't ...
  • Nov 11, 2016 ... When God created the heavens, the earth and everything else, it was all perfect. Why did He create a world that He knew would eventually go ...
  • Apr 8, 2023 ... “That boy lived a perfect life cause all he knew was you and all he knew was that you loved him”. God, I LOVE this show. · Comments Section.

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