knowingly

Meanings

• adverb

  Performing an action or making a decision with full awareness and intention.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knowingly
knowingly , constantly , gratefully , relentlessly

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Variants

List of all variants of knowingly that leads to same result
knowing , knowinger , knowingest , knowingly , knowingness , knowingnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From 'know' + 'ingly'. The 'ingly' suffix indicates continuity or repetition.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'knowingly' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch is described as acting 'knowingly' when he defends Tom Robinson, despite the social backlash he receives.

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Related Concepts

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1. awareness: The state of being conscious of one's surroundings, thoughts, and emotions.

2. intention: A plan or purpose for which something is done.

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Culture

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In literature, 'knowingly' is often used to describe characters who act with full awareness and intent. In art, it can refer to the artist's conscious decision-making process.

How to Memorize "knowingly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the word 'knowingly' written out. Imagine the 'k' forming the shape of a knight's helmet, the 'n' as a nodding head, and the 'ingly' as a series of steps taken deliberately.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knowingly' with the concept of awareness and intention.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'knowingly' starts with the letter 'K', which sounds like 'know', and ends with the 'ingly' suffix, which reminds you of intention.

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