Knowing vs Understanding

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Knowing

Top 3000 (comum)

Understanding

Top 2000 (comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Understanding
 KnowingUnderstanding
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈnəʊ.ɪŋ//🇺🇸 //ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ//🇬🇧 /["/ˌʌndəˈstændɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoBeing aware of something or having information.Knowing what something means or how it works.
ExemploHer knowing smile suggested she understood my secret.Her understanding of the topic was comprehensive and detailed.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 3000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR-A2
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesknowing glance, knowing smile, knowing look, knowing nodhuman, pass, beyond (your) understanding, deeper, great, common, show, bring, bring about, understanding among, understanding between, understanding for, written, verbal, implicit, have, come to, reach, understanding between, understanding on, understanding with
Antônimosignorance, unknowing, unawarenessmisunderstanding, confusion
Erros comunsConfused with 'know' as in the verb form., Misuse in formal contexts where 'knowledge' is more appropriate.Confusing 'understanding' with 'understand' (verb form), Using it as a verb instead of a noun, Omitting the preposition when using in phrases, like 'understanding of' instead of just 'understanding'.
Notas de usoUse 'knowing' in general contexts. It can imply awareness or understanding, often used in a more thoughtful or reflective manner.Use 'understanding' in neutral contexts, often in discussions about learning or communication. Avoid using in overly formal writing.

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Perguntas frequentes: Knowing vs Understanding

Qual é a diferença entre Knowing e Understanding?

Knowing: Being aware of something or having information. Understanding: Knowing what something means or how it works.

Qual é mais comum: Knowing e Understanding?

Understanding é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Knowing: Her knowing smile suggested she understood my secret. Understanding: Her understanding of the topic was comprehensive and detailed.

Posso usar Knowing e Understanding de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Knowing e Understanding são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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