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It can be, rarely, as in a knowing look. (one that implies understanding)
Knowing is the present participle of the verb to know, and may be a verb, an adjective, or a noun (gerund).
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∙ 11y agoTo know is a verb, as in 'I know that'.
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Is knowingly an adverb?
Yes, it is an adverb. It is based on the gerund or adjective form "knowing."
How many flat surfaces does a rectangular has?
A "rectangular" is an adjective, not a noun and so there is no way of knowing what the shape is. It could be a rectangular 2-d shape, a rectangular pyramid, a rectangular prism and they would all have different answers.
What is the adjective for cautious?
Cautious IS an adjective. An adjective is an action!
Why is it an adjective?
The word "it" is not an adjective (it is a pronoun). A word is an adjective if it modifies (defines, characterizes) a noun or pronoun. The big tent - big is an adjective He is tall - tall is an adjective This key - this (while arguably called a determiner) is a demonstrative adjective
What is the adjective for several?
Severe is an adjective.
What is the adjective from knowledge?
The adjective of know is knowing. For instance, "When she asked if he would be alright, he gave her a knowing look". Another adjective form is all knowing, as in "Nothing gets by our all knowing professor"
Is knowingly an adverb?
Yes, it is an adverb. It is based on the gerund or adjective form "knowing."
What is the present participle of know?
The present participle is "knowing" (it can be a verb, or a gerund, but very rarely an adjective).
Is know a noun?
The word know is a noun as well as a verb; to be in the know (informed, aware). Noun forms for the verb to know are knower, one who knows, and the gerund knowing. The word "know" is a verb. The related word "knowledge", meaning "that which is known", is a noun.
What is a unique adjective beginning with k?
kaleidoscopic, keen, kind,kindly, kinetic, kingly, knowing
What does witting mean?
It means "knowing" in the sense of "deliberate." Legally, a witting action is one performed knowing that it was illegal, unlawful, or could result in harm. This adjective is more commonly seen in the adverb form of the antonym (unwittingly).
How is the clause changed here 1 Since she knew what the lecture was about she didn't attend the meeting. 2 Knowing what the lecture was about she didn't attend the meeting?
"Since she knew what the lecture was about" in the first sentence is replaced by the participle phrase "Knowing what the lecture was about" in the second sentence."Knowing" is the present participle of the verb "to know". Here it works like an adjective describing "she". She was a "knowing" woman. She was a "knowing-what-the-lecture-was-about" kind of woman.
When two words are used together a term the first words acts as an adjective to describe the second knowing that what do you think fossil fuels are made of?
plant fossils.
Sentence for the word cursory?
She only gave the clothes a cursory look knowing she couldn't afford them. The word cursory is an adjective. You could also use the word casual.
Is sympathetically a noun or a verb?
It is an adverb. The adverb form of the adjective, sympathetic. A clue to knowing what part of speech the word is, is the -ly ending many adverbs end in -ly
What is a sentence with benign as an adverb?
Benign (harmless, inoffensive) is an adjective, not an adverb. A sentence using the adverb, benignly. "He smiled benignly at the bullies, knowing that he would have his revenge on them in a few hours."
What part of speech is know?
The word know can be a noun or a verb depending on the context. For instance saying "I know what to do." then it is a verb. But if you say something like "He is in the know." then it is a noun.
