KNOWING
/ˈnəʊɪŋ/
15
Scrabble
18
WWF
K(5) N(1) O(1) W(4) I(1) N(1) G(2)
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Definition
/ˈnəʊɪŋ/
verb
- To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that.“He knew something terrible was going to happen.”
- To be aware of; to be cognizant of.“Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew.”
- To be acquainted or familiar with; to have encountered.“I know your mother, but I’ve never met your father.”
- To experience.“Their relationship knew ups and downs.”
- To be able to distinguish, to discern, particularly by contrast or comparison; to recognize the nature of.“I wouldn't know one from the other.”
noun
- The act or condition of having knowledge.
adjective
- Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent.
- Shrewd or showing clever awareness.“a knowing rascal”
- Suggestive of private knowledge.
- Deliberate
Source: Wiktionary
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