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knowing

[ noh-ing ]

adjective

  1. affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information:

    a knowing glance.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. that knows; know; having knowledge or information; intelligent.
  3. shrewd, sharp, or astute.
  4. conscious; intentional; deliberate.


knowing

/ ˈəʊɪŋ /

adjective

  1. suggesting secret information or knowledge
  2. wise, shrewd, or clever
  3. deliberate; intentional
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. there is no knowing
    one cannot tell
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԴǷɾԲ, adverb
  • ˈԴǷɾԲԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ԴǷiԲ· adverb
  • ԴǷiԲ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of knowing1

First recorded in 1325–75; Middle English knawynge (earlier knowende, knawande ); equivalent to know 1 + -ing 2
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“I don’t know the extent of the length of time,” Roberts said, “but just knowing that there’s no damage is certainly a big relief.”

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However, my sister persisted, knowing her daughter was struggling in ways that were not being recognized.

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"I'm stranded in the street, not knowing where to go. I don't know why they're after me. They destroyed us and brought ruin to us."

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While he admits he still hates the flavour of peanuts, he says knowing he can now eat something that once sent his body into "nuclear meltdown" has changed his life.

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"Justice has been delivered today and knowing this person's liberties have been withdrawn and children in our community are now safe from him; we can close out this chapter."

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