Words / B1

NOL-ij/ˈnɒlɪdʒ/

Knowledge is what you know — usually uncountable: a good knowledge of French, general knowledge, knowledge of the rules. Information is facts you can look up; knowledge is inside a person. Know is the verb. Knowledgeable is the adjective. To my knowledge = as far as I know. Do not write “knowledges” or “a knowledge” without of.

Meaning

Information and understanding in your mind.

Examples

• “She has a good knowledge of English grammar.”
• “He has little knowledge of local history.”
• “To my knowledge, the office is still open.”

Good to know

a good knowledge of + subject (uncountable). Facts you look up: information. Adjective: knowledgeable.

Near in meaning

understanding

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