Synonyms for knowing
ˈnoʊ ɪŋknow·ing

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1. knowing

   Acute, from the Latin, suggests the sharpness of the needle's point; keen, from the Saxon, the sharpness of the cutting edge. Astute, from the Latin, with the original sense of cunning has come to have a meaning that combines the sense of acute or keen with that of sagacious. The astute mind adds to acuteness and keenness an element of cunning or finesse. The astute debater leads his opponents into a snare by getting them to make admissions, or urge arguments, of which he sees a result that they do not perceive. The acute, keen intellect may take no special advantage of these qualities; the astute mind has always a point to make for itself, and seldom fails to make it. A knowing look, air, etc., in general indicates practical knowledge with a touch of shrewdness, and perhaps of cunning; in regard to some special matter, it indicates the possession of reserved knowledge which the person could impart if he chose. Knowing has often a slightly invidious sense. We speak of a knowing rascal, meaning cunning or shrewd within a narrow range, but of a knowing horse or dog, in the sense of sagacious, implying that he knows more than could be expected of such an animal. A knowing child has more knowledge than would be looked for at his years, perhaps more than is quite desirable, while to speak of a child as intelligent is altogether complimentary.

   Synonyms:
   acute, astute, clear-sighted, crafty, cunning, discerning, discriminating, keen, penetrating, penetrative, perspicacious, sagacious, sharp, shrewd, subtile, subtle

   Antonyms:
   blind, dull, idiotic, imbecile, shallow, short-sighted, stolid, stupid, undiscerning, unintelligent

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1. knowing

   Synonyms:
   shrewd, astute, discerning, sharp, acute, sagacious, penetrating, proficient, skillful, intelligent, experienced, well-informed, accomplished

   Antonyms:
   simple, dull, innocent, gullible, undiscerning, stolid, silly

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1. knowingadjective

   a clear and certain mental apprehension

   Antonyms:
   uneducated, uninformed, unintended

2. knowing, wise(p), wise to(p)adjective

   evidencing the possession of inside information

   Antonyms:
   unintended, uneducated, uninformed

3. intentional, knowingadjective

   characterized by conscious design or purpose

   "intentional damage"; "a knowing attempt to defraud"; "a willful waste of time"

   Synonyms:
   well-educated, intentional, well-read, knowledgeable, learned, wise(p), wise to(p), designed, lettered

   Antonyms:
   unintended, uninformed, uneducated

4. knowledgeable, knowingadjective

   alert and fully informed

   "a knowing collector of rare books"; "surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on"

   Synonyms:
   well-educated, intentional, well-read, knowledgeable, learned, wise(p), intimate, versed, wise to(p), lettered

   Antonyms:
   uneducated, uninformed, unintended

5. knowing, knowledgeable, learned, lettered, well-educated, well-readadjective

   highly educated; having extensive information or understanding

   "knowing instructors"; "a knowledgeable critic"; "a knowledgeable audience"

   Synonyms:
   intentional, conditioned, well-read, knowledgeable, learned, wise(p), intimate, well-educated, erudite, versed, wise to(p), lettered

   Antonyms:
   uninformed, unintended, uneducated

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1. knowingadjective

   Synonyms:
   intelligent, skilful, competent, qualified, experienced, accomplished, proficient, well-informed

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1. knowingadjective

   Synonyms:
   intelligent, sagacious, wise, clever, expressive, significant, artful, sharp, cunning

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1. List of paraphrases for "knowing":

   know, knowledge, recognizing, cognizant

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How to use knowing in a sentence?

1. Heather Lydia Thornhill:

   Origin came before intent, our consciousness, source, love, hate, light, dark, speed, power or measure. Therefore our origin is or maybe unknown or even gone forever without us knowing or ever knowing.

2. Scott C. Holstad:

   I lay in bed absorbing fear, collecting strength, enjoying the slumberous sounds of solitude. To perish without love, I think, is a tragedy worth knowing.

3. Gitesh Pandya:

   They (Sony) got $1 million in sales, that's a nice bit of gravy... knowing the main release isn't happening the way it should be.

4. Caleb Ashling:

   Read MoreHe said some of the fish were the size of a football.I knew that they were pretty good size, just from some previous information, but even knowing that, it was a bit surprising how giant some of these fish were.

5. Anya Topiwala:

   So many people drink' moderately,' and think this is either harmless or even protective, as we have yet to find a' cure' for neurodegenerative diseases like dementia, knowing about factors that can prevent brain harm is important for public health.