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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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He probably should retire in that scenario - but knowing boxing and Fury, I don't think he would - he wouldn't want to leave the sport like that.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

The trick is knowing how much fun you can afford.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

For anyone who enjoys observing the Moon, there is something remarkable about knowing it is not a static object.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

All this is happening with uncertainty about a possible MLB lockout when the current collective bargaining agreement runs out and not knowing what changes might happen to the draft.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Do you want to start your first day at Somewhere Middle School not knowing anybody’s names or hobbies or favorite shows or preferred ice cream flavors?”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller