knowingly
gb/nˈoʊɪŋli/ us/nˈoʊɪŋli/
B2
ஆங்கிலம்
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adverb
B2
property
1
intentionally; with awareness
on purpose, not by accident
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
knowingly [do something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Do not confuse with "knowing" (adjective/gerund). "Knowingly" describes how an action is done.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
accidentally (Happening by mistake, not intended.)
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unknowingly (Done without realizing the relevant facts.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
knowingly do something
|knowingly ignore
|knowingly allow
|knowingly mislead
|knowingly lie
|knowingly break the rules
|knowingly spread
|knowingly harm
|knowingly provide
|knowingly choose
கருப்பொருள்கள்
daily_life
|communication
|behavior
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] smile/look/nod knowingly
பொதுவான தவறு:
This sense is about an expression or manner (a knowing smile), not about doing something illegally or deliberately.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
meaningfully (Suggests an unspoken message, but not always shared knowledge.)
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knowingly (Implies awareness or an inside understanding.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
blankly (With no sign of understanding.)
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innocently (Without suggesting hidden knowledge or implication.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
smile knowingly
|look knowingly
|nod knowingly
|raise an eyebrow knowingly
|glance knowingly
|say something knowingly
|laugh knowingly
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|emotions
|relationships
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
knowingly [violate/break/falsify] [law/rule/document]
பொதுவான தவறு:
In legal contexts, "knowingly" usually refers to awareness of facts, not necessarily wanting the bad result.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
wittingly (Formal/legal synonym; less common in everyday speech.)
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with full knowledge (Emphasizes clear awareness of the facts.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
without knowledge (Lacking awareness of key facts.)
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inadvertently (Unintentionally, often in formal contexts.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
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
கருப்பொருள்கள்
law
|government
|business
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He knowingly broke the law.
- They were punished for knowingly lying on the form.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
knowingly
IPA
GB/nˈoʊɪŋli/
US/nˈoʊɪŋli/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
know - ingly (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (know)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: knowingly
- Plural: knowinglies
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
சொற்றொடர்கள்
knowingly and willingly
1/nˈoʊɪŋli ˈænd wˈɪlɪŋli/
fixed phrase
formal
with awareness and choice
knowing what you are doing and choosing to do it
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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
உதாரணங்கள்
- People can spread misinformation knowingly or unknowingly.
- She may have offended him, knowingly or unknowingly, with that comment.