Definitions

knowing

[noh-ing] / ˈnoʊ ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

experienced, aware

Synonyms

STRONGEST

insightful intelligent perceptive sophisticated

STRONG

awake brilliant cool crack deliberate discerning expert intended percipient qualified quick sage sharp slick smart wise

WEAK

alive apprehensive astute brainy bright canny clever cognizant competent conscious conversant intentional judicious knowledgeable observant quick-witted sagacious sensible sentient skillful sophic tuned-in vigilant watchful well-informed with it witting worldly worldly-wise

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stupid unaware unintelligent

STRONG

ignorant slow unskilled

WEAK

inexperienced uncognizant unknowing

Example Sentences

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With so much information out there about how to look after yourself, it can be overwhelming knowing what advice to follow.

From BBC

How many times has Steve Smith lurching across and tucking to leg left you knowing you must settle in for the long haul?

From BBC

"I think for him it was facing the world knowing that he didn't have that logo of a footballer," says Dolan.

From BBC

Once you see it, it makes so much sense that you can’t believe you’ve spent your entire life without knowing it exists.

From The Wall Street Journal

"That freedom is rare in professional sport. But with that comes responsibility - knowing when to push and when to recover."

From BBC