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knowledge
noun · Say it: NOL-ij
What it means
Foundationthe facts and understanding that you have learnt about things
Harry's knowledge of football helped our team win the quiz at school.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- information
- learning
- understanding
- wisdom
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- ignorance
More examples
- Reading lots of books is a great way to build your knowledge.
Where the word comes from
From Middle English 'knowleche', related to the word 'know'.
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