Meaning & Definition of Knowing in English
English⟶
Knowing
/noʊɪŋ/
noun
1. A clear and certain mental apprehension
synonym:
- knowing
adjective
1. Evidencing the possession of inside information
synonym:
- knowing,
- wise(p),
- wise to(p)
2. Characterized by conscious design or purpose
- "Intentional damage"
- "A knowing attempt to defraud"
- "A willful waste of time"
synonym:
- intentional,
- knowing
3. Alert and fully informed
- "A knowing collector of rare books"
- "Surprisingly knowledgeable about what was going on"
synonym:
- knowledgeable,
- knowing
4. Highly educated
- Having extensive information or understanding
- "Knowing instructors"
- "A knowledgeable critic"
- "A knowledgeable audience"
synonym:
- knowing,
- knowledgeable,
- learned,
- lettered,
- well-educated,
- well-read
Examples of using
Can he swim? Sure! Tom was the best swimmer of our class, and knowing him I don't think he lost a bit of his skill.
Without knowing what may happen tomorrow, I live in permanent fear.
I felt afraid of being left alone, and for three whole days I wandered about the town in profound dejection, not knowing what to do with myself.