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

Apart from capital, the most important part of China’s mining strategy is know-how. — Tom Moerenhout, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2026

People, information, data, know-how, infrastructure, suppliers and technology are suddenly unavailable or badly degraded. — Bojan Ilic, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

In addition, tests are being carried out with solid-state cells from other partners and those developed in-house, incorporating motorsports know-how from the Formula 1 powertrain experts in the UK. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 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