knowing

Describes someone who shows that they know or understand something, often in a subtle or secretive way.

ruОписывает человека, который показывает, что знает или понимает что-то, часто тонким или скрытым образом.esDescribe a una persona que demuestra que sabe o comprende algo, a menudo de manera sutil o implícita.frDécrit une personne qui montre qu'elle sait ou comprend quelque chose, souvent de manière subtile ou dissimulée.deBeschreibt eine Person, die zeigt, dass sie etwas weiß oder versteht, oft auf subtile oder versteckte Weise; auch: viel wissend, gut informiert oder bewusst.ptDiz-se de alguém que demonstra saber ou compreender algo, muitas vezes de maneira sutil ou implícita; também pode indicar alguém ciente, informado ou astuto.zh形容一个人显示出知道或理解某事，常带有微妙、心照不宣或隐秘的意味。也可指狡猾的、会意的或世故的。arيصف شخصًا يُظهر أنه يعرف أو يفهم شيئًا، غالبًا بطريقة خفية أو خبيثة. كما يعني الشخص العارف أو المطّلع.

1. Showing subtle awareness or shared understanding B2 formal

   Describes an expression, gesture, or remark that suggests the person possesses information or insight not openly expressed, often implying a silent connection or mutual comprehension with another individual. This usage frequently appears in contexts involving non-verbal communication.

   • She gave a knowing smile when the topic was mentioned.
   • He nodded in a knowing way, as if he had expected this outcome.
   • The two friends exchanged knowing glances across the room.
   • Her knowing look suggested she was aware of the secret plan.
   • There was a knowing chuckle from the audience at the subtle reference.

   ruВыражающий скрытую осведомлённость или взаимопониманиеesde complicidadfrEntendu / ComplicedeWissend, verständnisvollptQue demonstra conhecimento velado ou cumplicidadezh心照不宣的会意arمُتَفَهِّمٌ ضِمْنِيًّا

   Синонимы: clevereloquentexpressiveinsightfulmeaningfulperceptivesharpsignificantsuggestiveunderstanding

   Антонимы: guilelessingenuousinnocentnaiveunawareunsuspecting

2. Deliberate or intentional B2 formal

   Done with full awareness and purpose; not accidental.

   • It was a knowing attempt to mislead the audience.
   • His knowing actions caused the delay.
   • The decision was a knowing choice to prioritize safety.

   ruПреднамеренныйesdeliberado o intencionadofrfait avec intentiondeVorsätzlichptDeliberadozh故意的arمتعمَّد

   Синонимы: calculatedconsciousdeliberateintentionalpurposefulwilful

   Антонимы: accidentalinadvertentunconsciousunintentionalunwitting

3. Displaying intelligence, shrewdness, or worldly experience C1 formal

   Refers to a person or manner that reflects acquired knowledge, perceptiveness, or practical wisdom, often gained through experience. This sense emphasizes mental sharpness and the ability to read situations or people accurately.

   • The novel's protagonist is a knowing observer of human nature.
   • She approached the negotiation with a knowing confidence born of years in the field.
   • His knowing commentary on politics revealed deep familiarity with the subject.
   • The critic's knowing analysis impressed even seasoned readers.
   • A knowing traveler, she packed light and anticipated every contingency.

   ruПроявляющий интеллект, проницательность или житейский опытesperspicaz, astutofrperspicacedeKlug, scharfsinnig oder weltgewandtptQue demonstra inteligência, perspicácia ou experiência de vidazh精明世故的arذو ذكاء وفطنة وخبرة

   Синонимы: acuteastutecannydiscerninginsightfulperceptivesagacioussavvyshrewdsophisticatedwiseworldly

   Антонимы: guilelessingenuousinnocentnaiveunsophisticated

4. Well-informed and alert C1 formal

   Being fully aware and knowledgeable about a situation.

   • She is a knowing participant in the negotiations.
   • The journalist was knowing about the political scandal.
   • He remained knowing and attentive throughout the briefing.

   ruОсведомлённыйesInformado y perspicazfrbien informé et perspicacedeWissend und aufmerksamptBem informado e atentozh知情的arعارف

   Синонимы: alertastuteawarediscerninginformedknowledgeableperceptivesavvyshrewdwise

   Антонимы: ignorantnaiveobliviousunawareuninformed

• knowinger comparative form
• more knowing comparative form
• knowingest superlative form
• most knowing superlative form

A noun referring to a state of having clear and certain mental apprehension or understanding.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее состояние ясного и уверенного умственного восприятия или понимания.esSustantivo que designa el estado de posesión de información o de comprensión clara y segura de algo, así como el conocimiento adquirido a través de la experiencia o el estudio.frNom désignant l'état de perception ou de compréhension mentale claire et assurée, ainsi que le fait de savoir ou d'être informé.deSubstantiv, das das Wissen, Bewusstsein oder Verstehen von etwas bezeichnet, oft im Sinne eines sicheren oder vertrauten Kenntnisstandes.ptSubstantivo que designa o estado de percepção ou compreensão mental clara e segura; também pode indicar consciência ou familiaridade com algo.zh名词，指清楚而确定地知道、明白或理解某事物的状态；也可指内心有数、心知肚明。arاسم يدل على حالة الإدراك أو الفهم الواضح واليقيني، أو المعرفة التامة بالأمر.

1. Clear Understanding C1 formal

   The state of having clear and certain mental comprehension or awareness.

   • Her knowing of the situation helped her make the right decision.
   • The philosopher spoke of a deep knowing that transcends mere facts.
   • He has a profound knowing about human nature.

   ruПониманиеesconocimiento clarofrconnaissance clairedeWissenptConhecimentozh知晓arالفهم الواضح

   Синонимы: apprehensionawarenesscognizancecomprehensionknowledgeunderstanding

   Антонимы: ignoranceincomprehensionunawareness

• knowings plural form
• knowings' possessive plural form
• knowing's possessive singular form

неправильный глагол

A verb used to indicate having information, awareness, or understanding of something through experience or study.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения обладания информацией, осведомлённости или понимания чего-либо через опыт или изучение.esVerbo que se usa para indicar que se posee información, se está al tanto o se comprende algo mediante la experiencia o el estudio.frVerbe utilisé pour indiquer le fait de détenir une information, d'être conscient ou de comprendre quelque chose par l'expérience ou l'étude.deVerb, das den Besitz von Informationen, das Wissen oder das Verstehen von etwas durch Erfahrung oder Lernen bezeichnet.ptVerbo usado para indicar que se possui informação, consciência ou compreensão de algo, seja por experiência, aprendizado ou familiaridade. Também pode significar ter contato ou relacionamento com alguém ou algo.zh动词，表示拥有信息、知晓某事，或通过经验、学习而理解、认识某人或某事物。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على امتلاك المعلومات أو الإلمام بالأمر أو فهمه، سواء كان ذلك عن طريق المعرفة أو الخبرة أو الدراسة. يشمل معاني الإدراك والوعي والتمييز.

1. Have knowledge or information A1 formal

   To have information in your mind as a result of experience or learning.

   • I know the answer to that question.
   • She knows a lot about history.
   • Do you know where the nearest station is?

   ruЗнатьessaberfrSavoir (avoir connaissance)deWissenptSaberzh知道arمعرفة

   Синонимы: comprehendperceiverealizerecognizeunderstand

2. Be familiar with A1 formal

   To be acquainted with a person, place, or thing.

   • I know her from school.
   • He knows Paris very well.
   • Do you know this restaurant?

   ruЗнатьesconocerfrconnaître (être familier avec)deKennenptConhecerzh认识arمعرفة الشخص أو المكان

   Синонимы: recognize

3. Be able to recognize A2 formal

   To be able to identify or distinguish something.

   • I would know his voice anywhere.
   • She knows the difference between right and wrong.
   • You know a good wine when you taste it.

   ruУзнаватьesreconocerfrReconnaîtredeErkennenptReconhecerzh认出arالتعرف على

   Синонимы: discerndistinguishidentifymake outperceiverecognizespot

   Антонимы: confusemisidentify

• known past participle
• knew past simple
• knowing present participle
• knows third person singular