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knowing
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  1. knowing
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  3. self-knowing

1knowing

noun

Definition of KNOWING

: acquaintance, cognizance

First Known Use of KNOWING

14th century

Rhymes with KNOWING

bowing, going, rowing, sewing, showing

2knowing

adjective

Definition of KNOWING

1
: having or reflecting knowledge, information, or intelligence
2
a : shrewdly and keenly alert : astute <a knowing observer>
b : indicating possession of exclusive inside knowledge or information <a knowing smile>
3
: cognitive
4
: deliberate <knowing interference in the affairs of another>
— know·ing·ly adverb
— know·ing·ness noun
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Examples of KNOWING

  1. She looked at us in a knowing way.
  2. <exchanged a knowing look with her business partner during the sales presentation>

First Known Use of KNOWING

14th century

Related to KNOWING

Synonyms
hip, wise
Antonyms
unknowing

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