What does knowing mean?
Definitions for knowing
ˈnoʊ ɪŋknow·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word knowing.
Princeton's WordNet
knowingadjective
a clear and certain mental apprehension
knowing, wise(p), wise to(p)adjective
evidencing the possession of inside information
intentional, knowingadjective
characterized by conscious design or purpose
"intentional damage"; "a knowing attempt to defraud"; "a willful waste of time"
knowledgeable, knowingadjective
alert and fully informed
"a knowing collector of rare books"; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on"
knowing, knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-readadjective
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
"knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience"
Wiktionary
knowingadjective
Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent.
knowingadjective
Shrewd or showing clever awareness.
knowingadjective
Suggestive of private knowledge.
knowingadjective
Deliberate
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Knowingadjective
Etymology: from know.
You have heard, and with a knowing ear,
That he, which hath our noble father slain,
Pursu’d my life. William Shakespeare, Hamlet.The knowingest of these have of late reformed their hypothesis. Boyle.
What makes the clergy glorious is to be knowing in their profession, unspotted in their lives, active and laborious in their charges. South.
The necessity of preparing for the offices of religion was a lesson which the mere light and dictates of common reason, without the help of revelation, taught all the knowing and intelligent part of the world. Robert South, Sermons.
Gio Bellino, one of the first who was of any consideration at Venice, painted very drily, according to the manner of his time: he was very knowing both in architecture and perspective. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.
All animals of the same kind, which form a society, are more knowing than others. Joseph Addison, Guardian.
Could any but a knowing prudent Cause
Begin such motions and assign such laws?
If the Great Mind had form’d a different frame,
Might not your wanton wit the system blame? Richard Blackmore.Knowingnoun
Knowledge.
Etymology: from know.
Let him be so entertain’d as suits gentlemen of your knowing to a stranger of his quality. William Shakespeare.
ChatGPT
knowing
Knowing refers to the act or state of possessing information, understanding, or awareness about a particular fact, concept, event, or situation. It involves having a mental grasp, certainty, or confidence regarding something based on personal experience, observation, study, or evidence. Knowing can be subjective and can vary from individual to individual, but it typically involves a level of certainty that goes beyond mere belief or assumption.
Webster Dictionary
Knowing
of Know
Knowingadjective
skilful; well informed; intelligent; as, a knowing man; a knowing dog
Knowingadjective
artful; cunning; as, a knowing rascal
Knowingnoun
knowledge; hence, experience
Wikidata
Knowing
Knowing is a 2009 American-British science fiction disaster film directed by Alex Proyas and starring Nicolas Cage. The project was originally attached to a number of directors under Columbia Pictures, but it was placed in turnaround and eventually picked up by Escape Artists. Production was financially backed by Summit Entertainment. Knowing was filmed in Docklands Studios Melbourne, Australia, using various locations to represent the film's Boston-area setting. The film was released on 20 March 2009, in the United States. The DVD and Blu-ray media were released on 7 July 2009.
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British National Corpus
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'knowing' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #2250
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'knowing' in Written Corpus Frequency: #1912
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of knowing in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of knowing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of knowing in a Sentence
I'm a little older now and people are always asking when I'm gon na have some babies, there's a part of me that would like to do that, and I always make up these excuses like,' Oh, I need a million dollars in the bank before I do that, I need this, I need that.' But really, it's like, I would hate to give birth to someone that looks like me, knowing that they're gon na be hunted or killed. Like, why would I put someone through that ?
Still in the hospital. Waiting for some research and hope I can leave today. Knowing that this chance is one in four years doesn't make it easy.
That person is already infecting other people without your knowing it.
Initially, our work was focused on helping these kids earn an education. But we've found that it is impossible to help them learn if they are struggling to survive — if they are hungry, if they have no heat in the freezing winter, if they live in fear for their safety, we want this place to be their home where they feel safe, supported, and loved, knowing we are right there with them every step of the way as they get back on their feet.
I would say to you, one, get out of my body; two, equal pay for women; Three, integrate, you cannot make laws for America without knowing it.
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- معرفةArabic
- kendeDanish
- wissendGerman
- scianteEsperanto
- conocimientoSpanish
- tietäenFinnish
- connaissanceFrench
- a fhios agamIrish
- seòltaScottish Gaelic
- penuh artiIndonesian
- 知っているJapanese
- sciens, knowingLatin
- wetendeDutch
- viteNorwegian
- porozumiewawczyPolish
- sabendoPortuguese
- știindRomanian
- medvetenSwedish
- తెలుసుకోవడంTelugu
- 会心Chinese
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