Know and Withstand

Know

Know verb - To have a practical understanding of.

Withstand and know are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withstand" instead a verb "Know".

Nearby Words: knowing, known

Withstand

Withstand verb - To refuse to give in to.

Know and withstand are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Know" instead a verb "Withstand".

Nearby Word: withstanding

Common collocations

strength know strength withstand strength
kind know kind withstand kind
number know number withstand number

Both words in one sentence

  • The problem is that Ranma didn't know about the swimming pool right below, and even though he can withstand the impact, it will also trigger his Gender Bender curse in full view of everyone.
  • Bayonet Ya This being Paranoia, it breaks the rifle (which was designed to be used as, y'know, a rifle, not withstand being banged around like a sword or club).
    Source: Bayonet Ya
  • Super Toughness: Jun can withstand amazing amounts of punishment and continue to fight, which is how you know she's in trouble when she gets dropped by a single backhand from Damian's Superpowered Evil Side, then curbstomps her along with Yuka and Manami.
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