knee
The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans. It is a vital part of the body that allows the leg to bend and supports the body's weight while standing or moving.
Examples
3 of 5I fell down and scraped my knee while playing in the park.
I fell down and scraped my knee while playing in the park.
The patient complained of chronic pain in the left knee joint.
The patient complained of chronic pain in the left knee joint.
My knees are really sore after that long walk yesterday.
My knees are really sore after that long walk yesterday.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the 'k' as a person kneeling down—it is there, but it makes no sound.
Quick Quiz
The soccer player had to leave the game because of a _____ injury.
Correct!
The correct answer is: knee
Examples
I fell down and scraped my knee while playing in the park.
everydayI fell down and scraped my knee while playing in the park.
The patient complained of chronic pain in the left knee joint.
formalThe patient complained of chronic pain in the left knee joint.
My knees are really sore after that long walk yesterday.
informalMy knees are really sore after that long walk yesterday.
The knee is a hinge joint that connects the femur to the tibia.
academicThe knee is a hinge joint that connects the femur to the tibia.
We need to ensure the workspace has enough room for employees' knees under the desks.
businessWe need to ensure the workspace has enough room for employees' knees under the desks.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
weak at the knees
feeling very emotional or nervous
knee-jerk reaction
an immediate and automatic response
on bended knee
kneeling as a sign of respect or to ask for something
Often Confused With
Knee is the noun for the body part, while kneel is the verb for the action of resting on one's knees.
Nee is used to indicate a woman's maiden name, while knee is a body part.
Usage Notes
The word 'knee' refers specifically to the physical joint. When used as a verb, it means to strike someone with the knee.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to pronounce the 'k' at the beginning, but it is a silent letter.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'k' as a person kneeling down—it is there, but it makes no sound.
Word Origin
From the Old English word 'cneow', which is related to the German word 'Knie'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, kneeling is a gesture used during prayer or to show deep respect to someone of higher status.
Quick Quiz
The soccer player had to leave the game because of a _____ injury.
Correct!
The correct answer is: knee
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