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knowing

knowing

1 5.3
A clear feeling that you understand something
  • noun
  • /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
translation icon : conocimiento
  • But remembering is one thing, knowing is another.

But remembering is one thing, knowing is another.

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Examples

  • So I sort of grew up knowing that the system was rotten.

  • Psychological certainty is the sense of knowing what feels right to me.

  • Radical acceptance means knowing that this won't change.

  • They've emerged from this more resilient and knowing that their voices have power.

  • And there's more to this than just knowing that what I'm saying is true.

  • Create a Social Learning Community. Seeing and knowing students are essential to building a vibrant learning community in the classroom, where students' knowings and lived experiences are used as tools to improve learning for all.

    Academic text (2013)
  • These musical knowings are the link that bridges the gap between the musics of diverse peoples—what we share and know about music.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Her knowing of the project's requirements helped the team complete it successfully.

  • The teacher emphasized the importance of knowing the material before the exam.

  • His knowing of local customs made him an excellent guide during the tour.

Synonyms

knowledge
vsknowing
1.0

Information and skills gained from study or experience

is a clear, certain awareness rather than stored information or skill
understanding
vsknowing
871 1.1

The ability to know what something means

is a clear, certain state of awareness, not only comprehension ability
awareness
vsknowing
336 3.2

Knowing about something or noticing it

is a clear and certain state rather than simple noticing
perception
vsknowing
53 4.0

The ability to notice and understand things quickly

is a certain state of awareness rather than sensory noticing
cognizance
vsknowing
3 8.6

Awareness that something exists or is happening

is a definite, certain state rather than a general range of understanding

Antonyms

316 3.9

Not knowing about something or how it works

2 5.4

Not knowing or noticing something

Idioms

A polite goodbye said when you do not expect to see someone again

How Aware

enlightenment
22 5.1
insight
493 4.9
knowing
1 5.3
awareness
336 3.2
ignorance
316 3.9
unawareness
2 5.4

Surface Forms

knowing singular
knowings plural

Morphology

knowing = know (transparent) = know + ing

The noun 'knowing' is derived from the verb 'know' with the addition of the suffix '-ing', indicating the state or quality of knowing.

Etymology

Knowing comes from the old English verb know, which meant 'to be aware' or 'recognize', so as a noun knowing it means the state of being aware or certain about something.