Angol

knowingly

gb/nˈoʊɪŋli/ us/nˈoʊɪŋli/
B2 Angol
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adverb B2 property
1

intentionally; with awareness

on purpose, not by accident

Használati minta: knowingly [do something]
Gyakori hiba:
Do not confuse with "knowing" (adjective/gerund). "Knowingly" describes how an action is done.
Szinonimák
intentionally (More neutral and common for deliberate actions.) | deliberately (Often suggests careful decision or purpose.) | on purpose (More informal and conversational.)
Antonimák
accidentally (Happening by mistake, not intended.) | unknowingly (Done without realizing the relevant facts.)
Szókapcsolatok
knowingly do something |knowingly ignore |knowingly allow |knowingly mislead |knowingly lie |knowingly break the rules |knowingly spread |knowingly harm |knowingly provide |knowingly choose
Témák
daily_life |communication |behavior
Példák
  • She knowingly deleted the file before anyone could stop her.
  • He knowingly paid too much because he wanted to support the local shop.
  • They knowingly ignored the warning signs and went ahead anyway.
Példák tanulóknak
  • I did not knowingly break the rule.
  • She knowingly told a lie.
adverb C1 property
2

in a way that shows shared understanding

showing you understand something without saying it

Használati minta: [someone] smile/look/nod knowingly
Gyakori hiba:
This sense is about an expression or manner (a knowing smile), not about doing something illegally or deliberately.
Szinonimák
meaningfully (Suggests an unspoken message, but not always shared knowledge.) | knowingly (Implies awareness or an inside understanding.)
Antonimák
blankly (With no sign of understanding.) | innocently (Without suggesting hidden knowledge or implication.)
Szókapcsolatok
smile knowingly |look knowingly |nod knowingly |raise an eyebrow knowingly |glance knowingly |say something knowingly |laugh knowingly
Témák
communication |emotions |relationships
Példák
  • When the boss mentioned layoffs, a few managers exchanged looks and smiled knowingly.
  • He nodded knowingly, as if he had heard the story before.
  • She glanced at me knowingly when the surprise was almost revealed.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He smiled knowingly.
  • They looked at each other knowingly.
adverb legal C1 property
3

with knowledge of wrongdoing (legal)

knowing it is wrong or illegal when you do it

Használati minta: knowingly [violate/break/falsify] [law/rule/document]
Gyakori hiba:
In legal contexts, "knowingly" usually refers to awareness of facts, not necessarily wanting the bad result.
Szinonimák
wittingly (Formal/legal synonym; less common in everyday speech.) | with full knowledge (Emphasizes clear awareness of the facts.)
Antonimák
without knowledge (Lacking awareness of key facts.) | inadvertently (Unintentionally, often in formal contexts.)
Szókapcsolatok
knowingly violate the law |knowingly fail to disclose |knowingly falsify records |knowingly make a false statement |knowingly possess |knowingly distribute |knowingly participate in |knowingly permit
Témák
law |government |business
Példák
  • The company was fined for knowingly violating safety regulations.
  • He was accused of knowingly making false statements on the application.
  • The policy applies only if the employee acted knowingly.
Példák tanulóknak
  • He knowingly broke the law.
  • They were punished for knowingly lying on the form.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
knowingly
IPA
GB/nˈoʊɪŋli/
US/nˈoʊɪŋli/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
know - ingly (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (know)
Szóalakok
Noun
  • Base: knowingly
  • Plural: knowinglies
Szócsalád
Forms
knowinglies noun
Core family
know verb A1 knowledge noun B1 knowledgeable adjective B2
Related words
knowledgeably adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unknown adjective A2 unknowingly adverb
Advanced or less common
knowable adjective unknowable adjective
Kifejezések

knowingly and willingly

1
/nˈoʊɪŋli ˈænd wˈɪlɪŋli/
fixed phrase formal

with awareness and choice

knowing what you are doing and choosing to do it

Példák
  • By signing, you confirm that you acted knowingly and willingly.
  • The court considered whether he had acted knowingly and willingly.

knowingly or unknowingly

1
/nˈoʊɪŋli ˈɔɹ ʌnnˈoʊɪŋli/
fixed phrase

whether aware or not

if you know it or if you do not know it

Példák
  • People can spread misinformation knowingly or unknowingly.
  • She may have offended him, knowingly or unknowingly, with that comment.

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