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View usage for: (næk) Word forms: plural knackscountable noun [usually singular]A knack is a particularly clever or skilful way of doing something successfully, especially something which most people find difficult. He's got the knack of getting people to listen. [+ of/for] Synonyms: skill, art, ability, facility More Synonyms of knack (næk) noun1. a skilful, ingenious, or resourceful way of doing something 2. a particular talent or aptitude, esp an intuitive one Word origin C14: probably variant of knak sharp knock, rap, of imitative origin knack in American English (næk) noun1. b. a clever expedient or way of doing something 2. ability to do something easily; particular skill; dexterity 3. Archaic a knickknack; trinket; trifle SIMILAR WORDS: ˈtalent Word origin ME knak, sharp blow: see knock Examples of 'knack' in a sentenceknack British English: knack NOUN A knack is a particularly clever or skilful way of doing something successfully. He's got the knack of getting people to listen. - American English: knack
- Brazilian Portuguese: talento
- Chinese: 诀窍
- European Spanish: don
- French: coup
- German: Kniff
- Italian: dono
- Japanese: こつ
- Korean: 재주
- European Portuguese: talento
- Latin American Spanish: don
Chinese translation of 'knack' n (c) to have the knack of doing sth 掌握做某事的诀(訣)窍(竅) (zhǎngwò zuò mǒushì de juéqiào)
there's a knack to doing this 干(幹)这(這)个(個)是有诀(訣)窍(竅)的 (gàn zhège shì yǒu juéqiào de) Definition an ability to do something difficult with apparent ease He's got the knack of getting people to listen. Synonyms forte propensity quickness expertness handiness skilfulness Opposites ineptitude , awkwardness , clumsiness Additional synonymsDefinition great skill or competence Her drama teacher spotted her ability. Synonyms skill, talent, know-how (informal), gift, expertise, faculty, flair, competence, energy, accomplishment, knack, aptitude, proficiency, dexterity, cleverness, potentiality, adroitness, adeptness, expertness, force, craft, endowmentHe governed with an adroitness that earned him the nickname `old fox'. Synonyms skill, ability, craft, expertise, cunning, mastery, knack, ingenuity, proficiency, dexterity, cleverness, deftness, nimbleness, aptness, artfulness, adeptness, quick-wittedness, ingeniousness, masterfulness, ableness, skilfulness, addressDefinition natural tendency or ability He discovered an aptitude for working in accounts. Synonyms gift, ability, talent, capacity, intelligence, leaning, bent, tendency, faculty, capability, flair, inclination, disposition, knack, propensity, proficiency, predilection, cleverness, proclivity (formal), quickness, giftedness, proneness, aptnessAdditional synonymsDefinition skill the art of romance Synonyms skill, knowledge, method, facility, craft, profession, expertise, competence, accomplishment, mastery, knack, ingenuity, finesse, aptitude, artistry, artifice (archaic), virtuosity, dexterity, cleverness, adroitnessDefinition personal inclination or aptitude a bent for natural history Synonyms inclination, ability, taste, facility, talent, leaning, tendency, preference, faculty, forte, flair, knack, penchant, bag (slang), propensity, aptitude, predisposition, predilection, proclivity (formal), turn of mindDefinition the ability to do something Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited. Synonyms ability, power, strength, facility, gift, intelligence, efficiency, genius, faculty, capability, forte, readiness, aptitude, aptness, competence or competency The artist demonstrates a cleverness with colours and textures. Synonyms dexterity, ability, talent, gift, flair, ingenuity, adroitnessDefinition the state of being legally competent or qualified I regard her as a woman of integrity and high professional competence. Synonyms ability, skill, talent, capacity, expertise, proficiency, competency, capabilityDefinition skill or ability Lilyanne learned her craft of cooking from her grandmother. Synonyms skill, art, ability, technique, know-how (informal), expertise, knack, aptitude, artistry, dexterity, workmanship, expertnessDefinition skill in using one's hands He showed great dexterity on the guitar. Synonyms skill, expertise, mastery, touch, facility, craft, knack, finesse, artistry, proficiency, smoothness, neatness, deftness, nimbleness, adroitness, effortlessness, handinessDefinition special skill, knowledge, or judgment the lack of management expertise within the company Synonyms skill, knowledge, know-how (informal), facility, grip, craft, judgment, grasp, mastery, knack, proficiency, dexterity, cleverness, deftness, adroitness, aptness, expertness, knowing inside out, ableness, masterliness, skilfulness Synonyms skill, knowledge, know-how (informal), facility, command, grip, craft, judgment, grasp, expertise, mastery, proficiency, dexterity, deftness, adroitness, aptness, knowing inside out, ableness, masterliness, skilfulness Definition the ability to do things easily and well They shared a facility for languages. Synonyms ability, skill, talent, gift, craft, efficiency, knack, fluency, proficiency, dexterity, quickness, adroitness, expertness, skilfulness Additional synonymsDefinition natural ability She has a flair for languages. Synonyms ability, feel, talent, gift, genius, faculty, accomplishment, mastery, knack, aptitudeDefinition such ability This is the mark of her genius as a designer. Synonyms brilliance, ability, talent, capacity, gift, bent, faculty, excellence, endowment, flair, inclination, knack, propensity, aptitude, cleverness, creative power, GEnys Definition a special ability or power As a youth he discovered a gift for teaching. Synonyms talent, ability, capacity, genius, power, bent, faculty, capability, forte, flair, knack, aptitude, attributeDefinition cleverness at inventing things This task is difficult and may require some ingenuity. Synonyms originality, genius, inventiveness, skill, gift, faculty, flair, knack, sharpness, cleverness, resourcefulness, shrewdness, adroitness, ingeniousness Definition a natural ability to do something well Both her children have a talent for music. Synonyms ability, gift, aptitude, parts, power, skill, facility, capacity, bent, genius, expertise, faculty, endowment, forte, flair, knackDefinition a clever way of doing something, learned from experience She showed me all the tricks of the trade. Synonyms secret, skill, device, knack, art, hang (informal), technique, know-how (informal), gift, command, craft, expertise |