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knowingly

/ˈnəʊ.ɪŋ.li/

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adverb

B2formalcommon/ˈnəʊ.ɪŋ.li/

An adverb meaning "in a deliberate or conscious manner" or "with full awareness and intent." It is used to describe actions performed with knowledge of their nature, consequences, or significance, often implying intentionality or secret understanding.

ruНаречие, означающее «обдуманно или осознанно» или «с полным пониманием и намерением». Используется для описания действий, совершаемых со знанием их природы, последствий или значимости, часто подразумевая намеренность или тайное понимание.esAdverbio que significa «de manera deliberada o consciente» o «con pleno conocimiento y entendimiento». Se usa para describir acciones realizadas con conocimiento de su naturaleza, consecuencias o importancia, a menudo implicando intencionalidad o entendimiento implícito.frAdverbe signifiant « de manière délibérée ou consciente » ou « avec pleine compréhension et intention ». Utilisé pour décrire des actions accomplies en connaissance de leur nature, de leurs conséquences ou de leur importance, impliquant souvent une intention délibérée ou une compréhension secrète.deAdverb, das bedeutet, dass eine Handlung bewusst und absichtlich mit Kenntnis der Umstände, Folgen oder Bedeutung ausgeführt wird.ptAdvérbio que significa «de forma deliberada ou consciente» ou «com pleno entendimento e intenção». Usado para descrever ações praticadas com conhecimento de sua natureza, consequências ou importância, frequentemente implicando intencionalidade ou ciência oculta.zh副词,表示“故意地、有意地”或“在明知的情况下”。用于描述明知某行为的性质、后果或意义而仍然实施,常暗示有意为之或心知肚明。arظرف يعني القيام بالفعل عن علم وإدراك ووعي بطبيعته ونتائجه أو بأهميته، وغالباً ما يتضمن قصداً وتعمّداً.

  1. With awareness or intention B2 formal

    In a way that shows one is aware of what they are doing, often implying deliberate action.

    • He knowingly broke the rules by entering the restricted area.
    • She knowingly lied to the committee about her qualifications.
    • The company knowingly sold defective products to customers.

    ruОсознанноesa sabiendasfrEn connaissance de causedeBewusstptConscientementezh故意地arعن علم وقصد

    Synonyms: advisedlyconsciouslydeliberatelydesignedlyintentionallyon purposepurposelywittingly

    Antonyms: accidentallyinadvertentlyunintentionallyunknowinglyunwittingly

  2. In a knowing manner B2 informal

    In a way that suggests secret understanding or shared knowledge, often with a subtle gesture or expression.

    • She smiled knowingly when he mentioned the surprise party.
    • He winked knowingly at his friend across the room.
    • They exchanged a knowingly glance during the meeting.

    ruПонимающеesde manera cómplicefrD'un air entendudeWissendptDe forma cúmplicezh会意地arبتفاهم

    Synonyms: meaningfullysignificantly

    Antonyms: unintentionallyunwittingly

  • more knowingly comparative form
  • most knowingly superlative form