Knowing
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The present participle of 'know', meaning to be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information, or to have knowledge or understanding. As an adjective, it suggests showing awareness or shrewdness.
“Knowing the risks involved, she decided to proceed with the investment cautiously.”
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Wordle
Contains K-N-O-W-I-N-G with the -ING ending; the NOW vowel pattern is distinctive
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Scrabble
Worth 15 points; K (5 points) and W (4 points) make this -ING word more valuable
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