Knowing - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈnəʊɪŋ|  American pronunciation of the word knowing
Brit.  |ˈnəʊɪŋ|  British pronunciation of the word knowing
- this word is used as a present participle form of the verb 'to be' to know

noun

- a clear and certain mental apprehension

adjective

- evidencing the possession of inside information (syn: wise)
- characterized by conscious design or purpose (syn: deliberate, intentional)
a knowing act of fraud
- alert and fully informed (syn: knowledgeable)
a knowing collector of rare books
- highly educated; having extensive information or understanding (syn: knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-read)
knowing instructors

Extra examples

She looked at us in a knowing way.

...exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation...

He is the most knowing of all the staff.

I should be knowing to and familiar with the whole circumstances.

He gave us a knowing look.

She exchanged a knowing smile with her mother.

Knowing the truth is her right.

I like the security of knowing there will be someone there to help me when I need help.

Knowing the importance of making the right choice, he selected carefully.

There is some satisfaction in knowing I was right.

I had the privilege of knowing your grandfather.

...put on a convincing charade to keep her from knowing about the surprise party...

...have been feeling goosey all morning, knowing that I have that driving test hanging over my head...

...a rancorous autobiography in which the author heaps blame on just about everyone who had the misfortune of knowing him...

Not knowing where she was tormented him.

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