WordHive Learning Dictionary

Knowledge

noun

Knowledge means what you know and understand.

9 letters 2 syllables

What does Knowledge mean?

Knowledge means what you know and understand.

Dictionary definition

Facts, information, and understanding that someone has learned.

Example sentences

Knowledge in a sentence

easy

Reading every day can build your knowledge.

medium

The science project helped us turn facts into useful knowledge.

hard

Good questions can deepen knowledge by connecting new ideas to what you already understand.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Knowledge

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does knowledge mean?

Practice 2

Which word is a synonym of knowledge?

Practice 3

Which word is an antonym of knowledge?

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Knowledge

Voice settings
Sounds like

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Synonyms

Words like Knowledge

understandingUse for knowing the meaning of ideas.
informationUse for learned facts and details.
learningUse for knowledge gained through study.
Antonyms

Opposite words

ignoranceUse for a lack of knowledge.
unfamiliarityUse when someone does not know something well.
Synonym practice

Want to practice knowledge synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The lesson gave us knowledge about insects," then compare close word choices. Practice knowledge synonyms.

Word family

Knowledge word family

verb

known

Understood or recognized.

verb

knowing

Understanding or being aware.

adjective

knowledgeable

Having a lot of knowledge.

Related words
Student support

Understand Knowledge

Hint for students

Knowledge means what you know and understand.

Common mix-up

Knowledge is not the same as ignorance. Knowledge means knowledge means what you know and understand.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: The science project helped us turn facts into useful knowledge. Clue words: science, project, helped. Underline clue words that show why knowledge fits instead of ignorance. Now write one new sentence that shows knowledge without using the word knowledge. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show knowledge?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The science project helped us turn facts into useful knowledge." Why does knowledge fit better than ignorance?