Knowing vs Knowledge

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Knowing

Top 3000 (courant)

Knowledge

Top 1000 (très courant)A2noun
Le plus courant: Knowledge
 KnowingKnowledge
Prononciation🇬🇧 //ˈnəʊ.ɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ//🇬🇧 /["/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈnɑːlɪdʒ/"]/
SensBeing aware of something or having information.Information and skills gained through experience or education.
ExempleHer knowing smile suggested she understood my secret.Her knowledge of science helps her solve complex problems.
RegistreNeutreNeutre
FréquenceTop 3000 (courant)Top 1000 (très courant)
Niveau CEFR-A2
Nature grammaticalenoun
Collocationsknowing glance, knowing smile, knowing look, knowing nodnew, basic, considerable, body, acquire, gain, have, in the knowledge, to somebody’s knowledge, with somebody’s knowledge, a wealth of knowledge, a gap in your knowledge, the pursuit of knowledge, new, basic, considerable, body, acquire, gain, have, in the knowledge, to somebody’s knowledge, with somebody’s knowledge, a wealth of knowledge, a gap in your knowledge, the pursuit of knowledge
Antonymesignorance, unknowing, unawarenessignorance, inexperience
Erreurs fréquentesConfused with 'know' as in the verb form., Misuse in formal contexts where 'knowledge' is more appropriate.Confusing 'knowledge' with 'knowledges' (wrong plural form)., Using 'knowledge' as a verb instead of a noun., Mixing up 'knowledge' with 'information' in contexts where distinctions are important.
Notes d'usageUse 'knowing' in general contexts. It can imply awareness or understanding, often used in a more thoughtful or reflective manner.Use 'knowledge' in both formal and casual contexts. It's appropriate in academic settings, discussions, and everyday conversations, but avoid using it in overly casual slang situations.

Questions fréquentes : Knowing vs Knowledge

Quelle est la différence entre Knowing et Knowledge ?

Knowing: Being aware of something or having information. Knowledge: Information and skills gained through experience or education.

Lequel est le plus courant : Knowing et Knowledge ?

Knowledge est le plus courant dans l'anglais de tous les jours.

Peux-tu montrer un exemple de chacun ?

Knowing: Her knowing smile suggested she understood my secret. Knowledge: Her knowledge of science helps her solve complex problems.

Puis-je utiliser Knowing et Knowledge de façon interchangeable ?

Pas toujours. Knowing et Knowledge sont proches et se recoupent parfois, mais elles diffèrent par le registre, la fréquence et l'usage, donc remplacer l'une par l'autre peut changer le sens ou le ton. Regarde les différences ci-dessus avant de substituer.

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