Synonyms for

Knee

Verb / ni: / Another word for knee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.

Synonyms & similar words

stifle humanknee genu articulatiogenus kneejoint joint hinge articulation pivot fulcrum knee-cap patella patellar kneecap kneeling crus shank leg limb thigh knee-deep knee-high

Common collocations

  • bend the knee
  • on bended knee
  • knee-jerk reaction
  • knee deep in snow
  • hit in the knee
  • knock knees
  • knee joint

Word family

noun knee
verb kneel
adjective kneecap

Usage note

The word 'knee' refers to the joint between the femur and tibia. While it has specific anatomical meaning, it's also used metaphorically in phrases like 'knee-jerk reaction'.

Example sentences

  1. My knee hurts when I run.
  2. She fell and scraped her knee.
  3. He had surgery on his knee.
  4. I bent my knee and sat down.
  5. The doctor examined his knee.

Quotes

  • Bend your knees and hug the ground.
  • I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia, the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit together at the table of brotherhood.
  • I never saw a wild thing sorry for itself.

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