Words / C1

NOL-ij-uh-bl/ˈnɒlɪdʒəbl/

Knowledgeable means knowing a lot about a subject: knowledgeable about archives, a knowledgeable guide. Knowledge (already in the dictionary) is the noun; know is the verb. Expert is stronger; well informed is everyday. Do not claim knowledgeable after one workshop.

Meaning

Knowing a lot about a subject (knowledgeable about).

Examples

• “A knowledgeable volunteer still needs the protocol in writing.”
• “Well informed is everyday. Knowledge is the noun (A1 in this course). Expert is a title or a stronger claim. Knowing a campus map is not the same as knowledgeable about consent.”

Good to know

Well informed (about). Noun: knowledge. Everyday: well informed. Stronger: expert. One workshop ≠ knowledgeable.

Near in meaning

informed

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