Pronunciation: /ni/
noun A joint in the human body that connects the thigh and the lower leg
A1 My knee hurts after running.
A2 She fell and scraped her knee on the pavement.
B1 The doctor recommended physical therapy for my injured knee.
B2 He underwent surgery to repair his torn knee ligament.
C1 The athlete's career was in jeopardy after multiple knee surgeries.
C2 The dancer's graceful movements were hindered by chronic knee pain.
verb Not applicable
A1 I knee the ball to my friend during the game.
A2 She kneeled down to tie her shoelaces.
B1 The hiker kneeled to examine the wildflowers up close.
B2 The yoga instructor demonstrated how to properly knee during a lunge.
C1 The soldier kneeled in front of the fallen comrade's grave.
C2 The dancer kneeled gracefully at the end of her performance.
adjective Not applicable
A1 She has a knee injury.
A2 He wore knee socks with his shorts.
B1 The hiker wore knee-high boots for extra support.
B2 The athlete underwent knee surgery to repair a torn ligament.
C1 The physical therapist recommended knee strengthening exercises.
C2 The dancer's knee flexibility was crucial for her performance.
adverb Not applicable
A1 She sat on the floor with her legs crossed at the knee.
A2 He kneeled down to tie his shoelaces.
B1 She bent her knee to pick up the fallen pen.
B2 He hobbled on one knee after injuring it during the game.
C1 The dancer executed a flawless pirouette on one knee.
C2 The athlete underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee.
pronoun Not applicable
A1 My knee hurts after running.
A2 She bumped her knee on the table.
B1 He twisted his knee while playing football.
B2 The doctor recommended surgery for his injured knee.
C1 Her knee injury required extensive rehabilitation.
C2 The athlete's knee surgery was successful, allowing him to return to competition.
preposition Not applicable
A1 She sat on the floor with her knees bent.
A2 He knelt down on one knee to propose to his girlfriend.
B1 The child fell and scraped their knee on the pavement.
B2 The athlete injured his knee during a game and had to undergo surgery.
C1 The doctor recommended physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the knee.
C2 The dancer's graceful movements showcased her flexibility in the knee joints.
conjunction Not applicable
A1 I hurt my knee when I fell.
A2 She twisted her knee while playing soccer.
B1 He had surgery on his knee to repair a torn ligament.
B2 The doctor recommended physical therapy to strengthen her knee.
C1 Despite the injury to his knee, he continued to train for the marathon.
C2 The athlete's knee injury was a setback, but he was determined to recover and compete again.
interjection Not applicable
A1 Ouch! My knee hurts.
A2 Knee! That was a close call.
B1 He fell and shouted, 'Knee! That really hurt!'
B2 Knee! I can't believe I twisted it again.
C1 As he hit the ground, he yelled, 'Knee! I think I've dislocated it!'
C2 After the accident, she exclaimed, 'Knee! This is going to take a while to heal.'
article Not applicable
A1 My knee hurts after running.
A2 She fell and scraped her knee on the pavement.
B1 The doctor recommended rest and ice for my injured knee.
B2 I have been experiencing chronic knee pain for the past few months.
C1 The athlete underwent surgery to repair a torn ligament in his knee.
C2 Physical therapy helped strengthen the muscles around her knee after the injury.
formal The doctor recommended physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around my knee.
informal I twisted my knee playing soccer and now it's killing me.
slang I need to get off my knees and start standing up for myself.
figurative She was brought to her knees by the news of her father's illness.
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