Synonyms of know-how

know-how

noun

ˈnō-ˌhau̇ 

as in expertise

knowledge gained by actually doing or living through something

you'll gain some practical know-how in this auto mechanics class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expertise
• skills
• experience
• proficiency
• chops
• savvy
• background
• moxie
• mastery
• acquaintance
• familiarity
• intimacy
• conversance
• command

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexperience
• ignorance
• unfamiliarity
• unawareness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of know-how

The competition would mix existing clubs with regional franchises and bring in professional governance alongside international commercial know-how and investment. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026

That early technological know-how has, in turn, allowed Swann to help his fellow collectors in their own pursuits, whether that’s making custom flyers or connecting them with others on social media. — Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Because around this time, Lewis started dating a woman named Marilyn Black, who had the clout, connections, and know-how to get Larry’s screenwriting career off the ground. — Blake J. Harris, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026

The Roadster is an electric car with a whole new design, active aerodynamics, a powerful underbody fan system that generates a huge amount of suction downforce, and cold-gas thrusters built using SpaceX's rocket science know-how. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026