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She gave a knowing smile when she solved the clue.
What does Knowing mean?
Knowing means aware, informed, or showing understanding.
Dictionary definition
Showing understanding or awareness; also the act or state of knowing.
Example sentences
Knowing in a sentence
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The guide had a knowing way of explaining the trail to new hikers.
hard
In the story, the character's knowing response shows that he understands more than he says.
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Practice 1
What does knowing mean?
Knowing can describe a person or expression that shows understanding.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses knowing correctly?
A knowing nod shows understanding.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of knowing?
Unaware is the opposite of knowing in this context.
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noh · ing · strongest beat: noh
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WordKnowing.
Partadjective, noun.
MeaningKnowing means aware, informed, or showing understanding.
ExampleExample: She gave a knowing smile when she solved the clue.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- noh · ing
- Strongest beat
- noh
- Ending
- ing
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on noh.
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Synonyms
Words like Knowing
awareUse when someone notices or understands something.
informedUse when someone has useful knowledge.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unawareUse when someone does not know something.
confusedUse when someone does not understand clearly.
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Word family
Knowing word family
Base word
know
adjective
knowing
Showing awareness or understanding.
adverb
knowingly
With awareness or understanding.
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Hint for students
Knowing means aware, informed, or showing understanding.
Common mix-up
Knowing does not always mean aware. In some sentences, it means informed or showing understanding.
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Write two short sentences that use knowing in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The guide had a knowing way of explaining the trail to new hikers. Clue words: guide, way, explaining. Ask: Which meaning of knowing does my sentence show?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to compare meanings of knowing in this model sentence: "The guide had a knowing way of explaining the trail to new hikers." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?
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