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knowl·edge

knowledge

 
 
pronunciation:
na lihj
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: familiarity, awareness, or understanding.
I had no real knowledge of this person before I went to hear him speak.
synonyms:
acquaintance, awareness, comprehension, familiarity, ken
antonyms:
ignorance
similar words:
cognizance, consciousness, grasp, information, intimacy, sense, understanding
definition 2: a particular or specialized form of understanding or skill.
This course will give you a good knowledge of computers.
synonyms:
experience, know-how, proficiency, understanding
antonyms:
ignorance, illiteracy
similar words:
acquaintance, command, expertise, mastery, skill, technique
definition 3: erudition; learning.
Reading books will increase your knowledge.
synonyms:
education, erudition, intelligence, learning, wisdom
antonyms:
ignorance, illiteracy
similar words:
ken, lore, understanding
definition 4: awareness or cognizance, as of a particular fact or set of facts.
What knowledge did the president have of these events?She has a good deal of knowledge about the history of that period.
synonyms:
awareness, cognizance, comprehension, familiarity
antonyms:
unawareness
similar words:
acknowledgment, acquaintance, consciousness, inkling, ken, realization, recognition, sense, understanding
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absence of knowledge
feeling knowledgeable
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some actions associated with knowledge
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some descriptions of knowledge
some kinds of knowledge
some people associated with knowledge
some things conventionally associated with knowledge
some things that can be known