adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

knowingly

Knowingly (adv) means With full awareness of the facts; deliberately. Example: “He knowingly broke the rules to win the race.”

adv

With full awareness of the facts; deliberately.

"He knowingly broke the rules to win the race."

How to use knowingly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something on purpose, fully aware of what you're doing.

Common pairings

knowingly deceive knowingly break the law

Word forms

more knowingly comparative, most knowingly superlative

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Etymology

From knowing plus -ly.

Synonyms

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wittingly

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Rhymes for knowingly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “knowingly” mean?

The word “knowingly” means with full awareness of the facts; deliberately. In plain terms, doing something on purpose, fully aware of what you're doing.

How do you use “knowingly” in a sentence?

Here is “knowingly” used in a sentence: “He knowingly broke the rules to win the race.”

What part of speech is “knowingly”?

“Knowingly” is an adverb.

Is “knowingly” a common word?

“Knowingly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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