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knowingly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnoʊɪŋli/ · UK /ˈnəʊɪŋli/

knowingly means: While being aware of what you are doing and what it involves.

adverb

WITH AWARENESSB2

While being aware of what you are doing and what it involves.

  • He knowingly broke the rules.
  • She would never knowingly hurt anyone.
  • Did they knowingly sell faulty products?

Similar words: consciously, deliberately

Opposites: unknowingly

Common phrases: knowingly break rules, knowingly mislead someone, knowingly accept something, knowingly accept risks

SHOWING KNOWLEDGEC1

In a way that shows you understand something, often a secret.

  • She smiled knowingly.
  • He nodded knowingly when I mentioned the surprise.
  • They looked knowingly at each other across the table.

Common phrases: smile knowingly, nod knowingly, look knowingly, wink knowingly

Questions about knowingly

What does knowingly mean?

While being aware of what you are doing and what it involves.

What is knowingly in other languages?

Türkçe: bilerek · Español: a sabiendas · Français: sciemment · Deutsch: wissentlich · Italiano: consapevolmente · 日本語: 承知の上で

How do you pronounce knowingly?

In American English /ˈnoʊɪŋli/; in British English /ˈnəʊɪŋli/.

How do you use knowingly in a sentence?

He knowingly broke the rules. She would never knowingly hurt anyone.

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