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Knowledge: Meaning, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：acquired facts and skills (knowledge)
knowledge
/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
n.
Facts, information, and skills that you have learned.
acquired facts and skills
➕
/əˈkwaɪərd fækts ænd skɪlz/
n.
The collection of facts, information, and abilities gained through learning or experience.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'know' (to know) + '-ledge' (suffix denoting state or process).
💡 Mnemonic
Know your 'ledge' of facts like a shelf of wisdom.
📖 Example
Reading widely is a great way to expand your knowledge about different cultures.
Reading widely is a great way to expand your knowledge about different cultures.
🔗 Collocations
common knowledge – something that is known by most people
general knowledge – information about a wide range of topics, not specialized
knowledge base – a collection of information used for reference or by a system
🔄 Synonyms
wisdom (n.) – the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment
understanding (n.) – the ability to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something
expertise (n.) – expert skill or knowledge in a particular field
🚫 Antonyms
ignorance (n.) – lack of knowledge or information
unawareness (n.) – the state of not knowing or realizing something
🌱 Derivatives
knowledgeable (adj.) – having or showing knowledge
knowledgeably (adv.) – in a knowledgeable manner
📖 Cultural Story
Knowledge traces back to Old English 'cnawlece', from 'cnawan' (know) and '-lece' (action/state suffix), evolving through Middle English 'knowleche'.
Meaning 2：in-depth familiarity with a subject (knowledge)
knowledge
/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/
n.
Being familiar with or understanding a particular subject or situation.
in-depth familiarity with a subject
➕
/ɪnˈdepθ fəˌmɪliˈærɪti wɪð ə ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/
n.
A thorough acquaintance with or understanding of a specific topic, often gained through personal experience or study.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
Her deep knowledge of local customs helped her connect with the community instantly.
Her deep knowledge of local customs helped her connect with the community instantly.
🔗 Collocations
working knowledge – practical understanding sufficient to perform a task
technical knowledge – specialized understanding of a particular field, especially technology or science
first-hand knowledge – information gained from direct experience, not from others
🔄 Synonyms
familiarity (n.) – close acquaintance with or knowledge of something
comprehension (n.) – the ability to understand something fully
grasp (n.) – a person's understanding of a subject
🚫 Antonyms
ignorance (n.) – lack of knowledge or awareness
inexperience (n.) – lack of experience or familiarity with a situation
🌱 Derivatives
knowledgeable (adj.) – having or showing knowledge
knowledgeably (adv.) – in a knowledgeable manner
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