ALL meanings of knowing
know·ing
K k - verb with object knowing to understand from experience or attainment (usually followed by how before an infinitive): to know how to make gingerbread. 1
- verb with object knowing to be able to distinguish, as one from another: to know right from wrong. 1
- verb with object knowing Archaic. to have sexual intercourse with. 1
- verb without object knowing to have knowledge or clear and certain perception, as of fact or truth. 1
- verb without object knowing to be cognizant or aware, as of some fact, circumstance, or occurrence; have information, as about something. 1
- noun knowing the fact or state of knowing; knowledge. 1
- idioms knowing in the know, possessing inside, secret, or special information. 1
- idioms knowing know the ropes, Informal. to understand or be familiar with the particulars of a subject or business: He knew the ropes better than anyone else in politics. 1
- adjective knowing shrewd, aware 1
- adjective knowing intentional 1
- noun knowing Showing or suggesting that one has knowledge or awareness that is secret or known to only a few people. 1
- adjective knowing affecting, implying, or deliberately revealing shrewd knowledge of secret or private information: a knowing glance. 1
- adjective knowing that knows; having knowledge or information; intelligent. 1
- adjective knowing shrewd, sharp, or astute. 1
- adjective knowing conscious; intentional; deliberate. 1
- verb with object knowing to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully. 1
- verb with object knowing to have established or fixed in the mind or memory: to know a poem by heart; Do you know the way to the park from here? 1
- verb with object knowing to be cognizant or aware of: I know it. 1
- verb with object knowing be acquainted with (a thing, place, person, etc.), as by sight, experience, or report: to know the mayor. 1
- noun knowing The act or condition of having knowledge. 0
- verb knowing present participle of know. 0
- adjective knowing Possessing knowledge or understanding; intelligent. 0
- adjective knowing A knowing gesture or remark is one that shows that you understand something, for example the way that someone is feeling or what they really mean, even though it has not been mentioned directly. 0
- adjective knowing Shrewd or showing clever awareness. 0
- adjective knowing suggesting secret information or knowledge 0
- adjective knowing Suggestive of private knowledge. 0
- adjective knowing wise, shrewd, or clever 0
- adjective knowing deliberate; intentional 0
- adjective knowing having knowledge or information 0
- adjective knowing shrewd; clever 0
- adjective knowing implying shrewd understanding or possession of secret or inside information 0
- noun knowing awareness or familiarity 0