knowledge
NOL-ihj
Knowledge (noun) means Information, understanding, or awareness gained through experience, study, or being told. Example: “Years of working on farms gave him a deep knowledge of the land and its seasons.”
noun
1
Information, understanding, or awareness gained through experience, study, or being told.
"Years of working on farms gave him a deep knowledge of the land and its seasons."
"His knowledge of medieval history was impressive."
"She has a good working knowledge of French."
2
Awareness that something is the case.
"Did you do this with the knowledge that the shop was already closed?"
"She left the house in the knowledge that her children were safe."
"To the best of my knowledge, the meeting is still happening."
How to use knowledge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhat you know — facts, skills, or understanding built up over time.
Common pairings
general knowledge
a working knowledge of
common knowledge
to my knowledge
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Word forms
- Plural
- knowledges
- Third person singular
- knowledges
- Past tense
- knowledged
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Etymology
From Middle English knowleche, built from know plus an old suffix meaning roughly "practice" or "action."
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What does “knowledge” mean?
The word “knowledge” means information, understanding, or awareness gained through experience, study, or being told. In plain terms, what you know — facts, skills, or understanding built up over time.
How do you pronounce “knowledge”?
“Knowledge” is pronounced NOL-ihj (/ˈnɑ.lɪdʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “knowledge” in a sentence?
Here is “knowledge” used in a sentence: “His knowledge of medieval history was impressive.”
What is another word for “knowledge”?
Words with a similar meaning to “knowledge” include awareness, cognizance, ken, knowingness and learning.
What is the opposite of “knowledge”?
The opposite of “knowledge” — its antonyms — is ignorance.
What part of speech is “knowledge”?
“Knowledge” is a noun.
Where does the word “knowledge” come from?
The word “knowledge” comes from Middle English. From Middle English knowleche, built from know plus an old suffix meaning roughly "practice" or "action.".
Is “knowledge” a common word?
“Knowledge” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom?
Knowledge is having information and facts — knowing that something is true. Wisdom is knowing how and when to use that information well, through good judgment and experience. You can gather knowledge quickly by studying, but wisdom builds slowly and guides how knowledge is actually applied in life.
What is the difference between knowledge and information?
Information is raw facts and data on their own. Knowledge is what you get when you absorb, understand, and connect that information so you can use it. A phone number is information; understanding whose it is and when to call is closer to knowledge.
What are the main types of knowledge?
Thinkers often split knowledge into a few kinds: factual knowledge (knowing that something is so), practical or procedural knowledge (knowing how to do something), and experiential knowledge gained by living through events. Philosophers also separate knowledge from mere belief by asking whether it is true and justified.
Why is knowledge important?
Knowledge lets people make informed decisions, solve problems, and pass understanding to others. It underpins education, science, and skilled work, and it tends to build on itself, with each generation adding to what came before. This is why societies invest heavily in schools, libraries, and research.
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