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knowing

Pronunciation: /ˈnəʊɪŋ/

The English word “knowing” has 7 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Possessing knowledge or understanding; knowledgeable, intelligent.
  2. Deliberate, wilful.
  3. Shrewd or showing clever awareness; discerning.
  4. Demonstrating knowledge of what is in fashion; stylish, chic.
  5. Suggestive of private knowledge or understanding.

preposition

  1. Given my knowledge about someone or something.

noun

  1. The act or condition of having knowledge.

Etymology

From know + -ing.

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