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knowledgefacts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/

Example Sentences

  • His knowledge of pizza toppings is surprisingly deep.
  • General knowledge helps you in daily conversations.
  • My grandmother's knowledge of home remedies amazes doctors.

knowledge

NOUN

[/ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/]

facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education

The old librarian shares her knowledge with a curious young student.
💡 Concept

The old librarian shares her knowledge with a curious young student.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

🌳Etymology

Rootknow
Suffix--ledge

🎵Rhyme

collegeacknowledge
college
acknowledge

🔗Collocations

common knowledge
background knowledge
gain knowledge
prior knowledge
extensive knowledge
knowledge base

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His knowledge of pizza toppings is surprisingly deep.

General knowledge helps you in daily conversations.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother's knowledge of home remedies amazes doctors.

Scientific knowledge advances through research and experiments.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

informationwisdomunderstandinglearningexpertise

Antonyms

ignoranceunawareness

Related

educationexperienceskillintelligencescholarship

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