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knowing

/ˈnəʊɪŋ/
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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."

  • To recognize as the same (as someone or something previously encountered) after an absence or change.
  • To understand or have a grasp of through experience or study.

    "His mother tongue is Italian, but he also knows French and English."

  • To have sexual relations with. This meaning normally specified in modern English as e.g. to ’know someone in the biblical sense’ or to ‘know Biblically.’
  • To have knowledge; to have information, be informed.

    "He knows about 19th century politics."

  • To be or become aware or cognizant.

    "Did you know Michelle and Jack were getting divorced? ― Yes, I knew."

  • To be acquainted (with another person).
  • To be able to play or perform (a song or other piece of music).

    "Do you know "Blueberry Hill"?"

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

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