American English

How to pronounce knowledge

nounB1Very common word
NAHlihj

/ˈnɑ.lɪʤ/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

The facts and information that you have learned about a subject or about the world.

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Meanings & examples

noun

The facts and information that you have learned about a subject or about the world.

I gained basic knowledge of car repair.

The course gives students useful knowledge about taxes.

Common phrases & grammar

basic knowledge · general knowledge

have + (some/a lot of) knowledge of + noun

gain + knowledge of/about + noun

noun

A clear understanding or familiarity with a subject, person, place, or situation.

She has a good knowledge of the local area.

He has little knowledge of how the system works.

Common phrases & grammar

working knowledge · local knowledge

have + (a good/little) knowledge of + noun

Useful expressions

common knowledge

information that most people in a group know

It is common knowledge that the Earth goes around the Sun.

first-hand knowledge

knowledge gained from direct experience

She has first-hand knowledge of the problem.

Related words & forms

Knowledge is usually not plural. Say a lot of knowledge, not a lot of knowledges.