adv

knowingly

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

more knowingly comparative, most knowingly superlative

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He _____ broke the rules to win the race.

From knowing plus -ly.

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