knowledge

[nol-ij] / ˈnɒl ɪdʒ /

NOUN

person's understanding; information

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability awareness education expertise familiarity grasp insight intelligence judgment know-how learning observation philosophy power proficiency recognition science theory wisdom

STRONG

accomplishments acquaintance apprehension attainments cognition comprehension consciousness dirt discernment doctrine dogma dope enlightenment erudition facts goods instruction light lore picture principles scholarship schooling scoop substance tuition

WEAK

inside story

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clumsiness ignorance impotence inability inanity incompetence ineptness stupidity weakness

STRONG

misunderstanding unbelief

Example Sentences

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She earned the nickname “Queen of Cuba” by her colleagues for her deep knowledge of the island’s military and political affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Before the final games of the season, we want to test your knowledge of everything that has happened in the 2025-26 campaign.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

"When knowledge and data flows between different disciplines, we can all benefit."

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

The FBI did not comment on its knowledge of Vazquez.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The various types of cannons brought to the surface from the wreck are particularly important to our knowledge of military history.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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President Obama's second inaugural address

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