knowing

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈnoʊɪŋ/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈnəʊɪŋ/

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Verb

Plain form know

Third-person singular knows

Past tense knew

Past participle known

Present participle knowing

1. The present participle of know.

Adjective

Positive knowing

Comparative more knowing

Superlative most knowing

1. (usually before a noun) A knowing look or smile tells someone that you know something.
   • Synonyms: significant and aware
   • Antonym: ignorant

   "All set. Have a good weekend," she said with a knowing smile.

Related words

• know
• knowledge
• knowingly