adj · noun · prep · verb · 13 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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UK:/ˈnəʊɪŋ/
Northumbria:/naːɪn/
General-American:/ˈnoʊɪŋ/
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rhymes with -əʊɪŋ
CMU ARPABET:N OW1 IH0 NG
Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
Possessing knowledge or understanding; knowledgeable, intelligent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Meaning 2
Deliberate, wilful.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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adj
Meaning 3
Shrewd or showing clever awareness; discerning.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
a knowing rascal
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4
adj
Meaning 4
Demonstrating knowledge of what is in fashion; stylish, chic.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: archaic
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adj
Meaning 5
Suggestive of private knowledge or understanding.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 6
The act or condition of having knowledge.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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prep
Meaning 7
Given my knowledge about someone or something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
Knowing you, you would try not to be late for school.
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verb
Meaning 8
present participle and gerund of know
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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adjective satellite
Meaning 9
highly educated; having extensive information or understanding