knowingly
gb/nˈoʊɪŋli/ us/nˈoʊɪŋli/
B2
영어
의미
의미 0개
adverb
B2
property
1
intentionally; with awareness
on purpose, not by accident
사용 패턴：
knowingly [do something]
자주 하는 실수：
Do not confuse with "knowing" (adjective/gerund). "Knowingly" describes how an action is done.
유의어
intentionally (More neutral and common for deliberate actions.)
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deliberately (Often suggests careful decision or purpose.)
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on purpose (More informal and conversational.)
반의어
accidentally (Happening by mistake, not intended.)
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unknowingly (Done without realizing the relevant facts.)
연어
knowingly do something
|knowingly ignore
|knowingly allow
|knowingly mislead
|knowingly lie
|knowingly break the rules
|knowingly spread
|knowingly harm
|knowingly provide
|knowingly choose
주제
daily_life
|communication
|behavior
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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
사용 패턴：
[someone] smile/look/nod knowingly
자주 하는 실수：
This sense is about an expression or manner (a knowing smile), not about doing something illegally or deliberately.
유의어
meaningfully (Suggests an unspoken message, but not always shared knowledge.)
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knowingly (Implies awareness or an inside understanding.)
반의어
blankly (With no sign of understanding.)
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innocently (Without suggesting hidden knowledge or implication.)
연어
smile knowingly
|look knowingly
|nod knowingly
|raise an eyebrow knowingly
|glance knowingly
|say something knowingly
|laugh knowingly
주제
communication
|emotions
|relationships
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- 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
사용 패턴：
knowingly [violate/break/falsify] [law/rule/document]
자주 하는 실수：
In legal contexts, "knowingly" usually refers to awareness of facts, not necessarily wanting the bad result.
유의어
wittingly (Formal/legal synonym; less common in everyday speech.)
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with full knowledge (Emphasizes clear awareness of the facts.)
반의어
without knowledge (Lacking awareness of key facts.)
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inadvertently (Unintentionally, often in formal contexts.)
연어
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
주제
law
|government
|business
예문
- 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.
학습자용 예문
- He knowingly broke the law.
- They were punished for knowingly lying on the form.
문법
기본형
knowingly
IPA
GB/nˈoʊɪŋli/
US/nˈoʊɪŋli/
음절 및 강세
know - ingly （2음절）
Stress on 1st syllable (know)
활용형
Noun
- Base: knowingly
- Plural: knowinglies
관련 단어
Forms
knowinglies
noun
Core family
Related words
knowledgeably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
unknown
adjective A2
unknowingly
adverb
Advanced or less common
knowable
adjective
unknowable
adjective
표현
knowingly and willingly
1/nˈoʊɪŋli ˈænd wˈɪlɪŋli/
fixed phrase
formal
with awareness and choice
knowing what you are doing and choosing to do it
예문
- 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
예문
- People can spread misinformation knowingly or unknowingly.
- She may have offended him, knowingly or unknowingly, with that comment.