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knowledgeable

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈnɑːlɪdʒəbəl/ · UK /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl/

knowledgeable means: Someone who knows a lot, especially about a particular subject.

adjective

KNOWING A LOTB2

Someone who knows a lot, especially about a particular subject.

  • The staff are very knowledgeable.
  • She is knowledgeable about ancient history.
  • We asked a knowledgeable friend for advice.

How to use it: knowledgeable about something (Our guide was knowledgeable about local birds.)

Similar words: well-informed, informed

Opposites: ignorant, uninformed

Common phrases: knowledgeable staff, knowledgeable guide, knowledgeable about something, knowledgeable person

WELL INFORMEDB2

Having learned a lot and knowing many facts about the world.

  • She is a knowledgeable woman.
  • The discussion attracted a knowledgeable audience.
  • Knowledgeable readers will recognize these historical references.

Similar words: well-informed, educated, learned

Opposites: uninformed, ignorant

Common phrases: knowledgeable audience, knowledgeable reader, knowledgeable people

Questions about knowledgeable

What does knowledgeable mean?

Someone who knows a lot, especially about a particular subject.

What is knowledgeable in other languages?

Türkçe: bilgili · Español: entendido · Français: bien informé · Deutsch: sachkundig · Italiano: competente · 日本語: 知識が豊富な

How do you pronounce knowledgeable?

In American English /ˈnɑːlɪdʒəbəl/; in British English /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbəl/.

How do you use knowledgeable in a sentence?

The staff are very knowledgeable. She is knowledgeable about ancient history.

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