knack
Knack (noun) means a natural skill or ability for doing something well, often something that seems to come easily. Example: “She has a real knack for fixing things other people give up on.”
How to use knack
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA talent for doing something easily and well, almost like it comes naturally.
Word forms
knacked past tense, knacks plural, Knacks plural, knacks singular
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Etymology
Recorded in Middle English originally for a sharp sound or sudden blow, likely imitating the noise itself. By the late 1500s the word had shifted to mean a clever trick or special skill — the idea of doing something with a quick, effortless snap.
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Rhymes for knack
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What does “knack” mean?
The word “knack” means a natural skill or ability for doing something well, often something that seems to come easily. In plain terms, a talent for doing something easily and well, almost like it comes naturally.
How do you pronounce “knack”?
“Knack” is pronounced nak (/næk/ in IPA).
How do you use “knack” in a sentence?
Here is “knack” used in a sentence: “She has a real knack for fixing things other people give up on.”
What part of speech is “knack”?
“Knack” is a noun.
Where does the word “knack” come from?
The word “knack” dates back to around 1500 and comes from Middle English.
Is “knack” a common word?
“Knack” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.
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