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The book gave me new insight.
What does Insight mean?
Insight means a smart understanding of something.
Dictionary definition
A clear and deep understanding of something.
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Insight in a sentence
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Her comment showed insight into the problem.
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Careful observation can lead to insight that changes your thinking.
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What does insight mean?
Insight means a smart understanding of something.
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Which word is closest in meaning to insight?
understanding is close in meaning to insight in many contexts.
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MeaningInsight means a smart understanding of something.
ExampleExample: The book gave me new insight.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · syte
- Strongest beat
- in
- Ending
- syte
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on in.
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Synonyms
Words like Insight
understandingUse for knowing meaning clearly.
perceptionUse for the way someone sees or understands something.
Antonyms
Opposite words
confusionUse when meaning is unclear.
misunderstandingUse when meaning is understood incorrectly.
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Word family
Insight word family
Base word
insight
noun
insight
A clear and deep understanding of something.
noun
insights
More than one deep understanding.
adjective
insightful
Showing deep understanding.
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Insight means a smart understanding of something.
Common mix-up
Insight is not the same as confusion. Insight means insight means a smart understanding of something.
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