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knowing

/'n/oU//I//N/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a <i>knowing</i> man; a <i>knowing</i> dog.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a clear and certain mental apprehension

    noun.cognition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Knowledge; hence, experience.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. evidencing the possession of inside information

    adj.all

    Synonyms wise wise to

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. characterized by conscious design or purpose

    adj.all

    Examples
    A knowing attempt to defraud.
    Synonyms intentional

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. alert and fully informed

    adj.all

    Examples
    A knowing collector of rare books.
    Synonyms knowledgeable

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

    adj.all

    Examples
    Knowing instructors.
    Synonyms knowledgeable learned lettered well-educated well-read

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

know-it-allknow-nothing partyknowa blenessknowableknowallknowerknowinglyknowingnessknowlecheknowlechingknowledgeknowledge base

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