knees

[niːz]

knees Definition

  • 1the joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans
  • 2the corresponding joint in other animals

Using knees: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "knees" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She fell on her knees and scraped them.

  • Example

    He got down on one knee and proposed to her.

  • Example

    The dog was licking its injured knee.

  • Example

    My knees are sore from all the running.

knees Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for knees

Phrases with knees

  • to cause someone to submit or surrender

    Example

    The economic crisis brought the country to its knees.

  • feeling unsteady or weak due to strong emotions or physical exhaustion

    Example

    The sight of her favorite celebrity made her weak at the knees.

  • to kneel as a sign of protest or solidarity

    Example

    The athletes took a knee during the national anthem to protest against racial injustice.

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Summary: knees in Brief

The term 'knees' [niːz] refers to the joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans and other animals. It is used in phrases like 'bring someone to their knees,' meaning to cause someone to submit, and 'weak at the knees,' indicating feeling unsteady or weak due to strong emotions or physical exhaustion.