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The first day of 'Bling Ring,' I was so nervous and freaking out. I'm a know-it-all and was going into a situation where I couldn't predict what would happen.
Katie Chang

Meaning of "know-it-all" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF KNOW-IT-ALL

know-it-all  [ˈnəʊɪtɔːl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KNOW-IT-ALL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Know-It-All is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KNOW-IT-ALL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Know-it-all

A know-it-all or know-all is a person who obnoxiously purports an expansive comprehension of a topic and/or situation when in reality, his/her comprehension is inaccurate or limited. This display may or may not be directly expressed. The German word Besserwisser is also used in some languages, literally meaning "better knower".

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KNOW-IT-ALL


backstall
ˈbækˌstɔːl
bookstall
ˈbʊkˌstɔːl
choir-stall
ˈkwaɪəstɔːl
fingerstall
ˈfɪŋɡəˌstɔːl
footstall
ˈfʊtˌstɔːl
forestall
fɔːˈstɔːl
headstall
ˈhɛdˌstɔːl
instal
ɪnˈstɔːl
install
ɪnˈstɔːl
laystall
ˈleɪˌstɔːl
reinstal
ˌriːɪnˈstɔːl
reinstall
ˌriːɪnˈstɔːl
shockstall
ˈʃɒkˌstɔːl
stall
stɔːl
tall
tɔːl
thumbstall
ˈθʌmˌstɔːl
uninstall
ˈʌnɪnˌstɔːl
whipstall
ˈwɪpˌstɔːl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KNOW-IT-ALL

know by name
know by sight
know one´s onions
know one´s place
know something inside out
know the ropes
know what one is talking about
know what´s what
know-all
know-how
know-nothing
knowable
knowableness
knower
knowing
knowingly
knowingness
knowledgable
knowledgableness
knowledgably

WORDS THAT END LIKE KNOW-IT-ALL

be-all and end-all
boots-and-all
catch-all
cure-all
end-all
free-for-all
fuck-all
heal-all
know-all
one-size-fits-all
save-all
warts-and-all
you-all

Synonyms and antonyms of know-it-all in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «know-it-all» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KNOW-IT-ALL

Find out the translation of know-it-all to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of know-it-all from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «know-it-all» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

知道它,所有
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

know- it-all
570 millions of speakers

English

know-it-all
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पता है यह सब
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تعرف انها للجميع
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

знаю - это - все
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sabe -tudo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জানি এটা সব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

je-sais- tout
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tahu semuanya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Besserwisserin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

知っている大工すべて
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

알 - 그것 - 모든
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ngerti kabeh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

biết - nó - tất cả
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அனைத்தும் தெரியும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

माहित-ते-सर्व
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

çokbilmiş
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sapientone
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wiem - to - wszystko
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

знаю -це- все
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

know- it- all
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

know-it -all
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

weet -alles
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

know- it-all
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

know- it-all
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of know-it-all

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOW-IT-ALL»

The term «know-it-all» is quite widely used and occupies the 32.381 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KNOW-IT-ALL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about know-it-all

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6 QUOTES WITH «KNOW-IT-ALL»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word know-it-all.
1
Katie Chang
The first day of 'Bling Ring,' I was so nervous and freaking out. I'm a know-it-all and was going into a situation where I couldn't predict what would happen.
2
Gillian Cross
Fiction is often most powerful when the author is exploring an issue - and not writing like a know-it-all who has the perfect answer.
3
Tom DeLay
Nothing's worse than a woman know-it-all.
4
Arthur Schwartz
I'm a real food know-it-all.
5
David Small
I just totally do not believe in this sort of Bart Simpson character who infects so much of our literature and film and TV stuff nowadays, these know-it-all kids who seem to understand the hypocrisy of the adult world so thoroughly and can talk about it with such articulateness. That's bunk.
6
Cheryl Strayed
My concept of an advice giver had been a therapist or a know-it-all, and then I realized nobody listens to the know-it-alls. You turn to the people you know, the friend who has been in the thick of it or messed up - and I'm that person for sure.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KNOW-IT-ALL»

Discover the use of know-it-all in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to know-it-all and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the ...
33,000 pages 44 million words 10 billion years of history 1 obsessed man Part memoir and part education (or lack thereof), The Know-It-All chronicles NPR contributor A.J. Jacobs's hilarious, enlightening, and seemingly impossible quest to ...
A. J. Jacobs, 2004
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The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the ...
Chronicles the efforts of an NPR contributor to read the "Encyclopedia Britannica" from A to Z, sharing the humorous mishaps that occurred as a result of the endeavor, from changed family relationships to his efforts to join Mensa.
A. J. Jacobs, 2004
3
Question Boy Meets Little Miss Know-It-All: with audio recording
It’s a factual face-off in this superhero picture book from all-star Peter Catalanotto, now with an audio recording.
Peter Catalanotto, 2012
4
Jake Drake, Know-It-All
Jake's desire to win the school science fair almost costs him his best friend.
Andrew Clements, 2012
5
Electrical Engineering: Know It All: Know It All
The Electrical Engineering Know It All covers every angle including Real-World Signals and Systems, Electromagnetics, and Power systems. • A 360-degree view from our best-selling authors • Topics include digital, analog, and power ...
Clive Maxfield, John Bird, Tim Williams, 2011
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Embedded Hardware: Know It All: Know It All
Our authors bring a wealth of experience and ideas; this is a must-own book for any embedded designer. *A 360 degree view from best-selling authors including Jack Ganssle, Tammy Noergard, and Fred Eady *Key facts, techniques, and ...
Jack Ganssle, Tammy Noergaard, Fred Eady, 2007
7
Circuit Design: Know It All: Know It All
The Circuit Design Know It All covers every angle including semiconductors, IC Design and Fabrication, Computer-Aided Design, as well as Programmable Logic Design. • A 360-degree view from our best-selling authors • Topics include ...
Darren Ashby, Bonnie Baker, Ian Hickman, 2011
8
Audio Engineering: Know It All: Know It All
The Audio Engineering Know It All covers every angle, including digital signal processing, power supply design, microphone and loudspeaker technology as well as audio compression. • A 360-degree view from our best-selling authors • ...
Douglas Self, Ben Duncan, Ian Sinclair, 2009
9
Know It All
The Definitive Collection for Diehard Trivia Buffs, (and the Rest of Us Who Think We Know a Thing or Two).
Marsha Kranes, Fred Worth, Steve Temerius, 1998
10
Think You Know It All?: The Ultimate Interactive Quiz Book
Calling All Know-It-Alls Can you name an astronaut who has walked on the moon?
Dan Smith, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KNOW-IT-ALL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term know-it-all is used in the context of the following news items.
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Judd Apatow Drags Donald Trump For Slamming John McCain's …
... in the words of Seth Meyers, resembles “a know-it-all down at the OTB,” questioned the military record of Senator John McCain (R-AZ). «Daily Beast, Jul 15»
2
The 5 most annoying types of Android users - AndroidPIT
At the opposite end of the scale to the timid tweaker and the app newbie is the Android know-it-all: The kind of individual who just can't stay ... «AndroidPIT US, Jul 15»
3
Broken Glass And Nails: The Scandalous History Of The Tour De …
So we thought we'd take this moment to speak with our favorite man in spandex, know-it-all A.J. Jacobs, about bicycling lore. He joins us from ... «KCUR, Jul 15»
4
Now a deal has been done, what lies ahead for the Greek economy …
... and the know-it-all-before brigade) and those who are deluded by an unworkable agenda ('money is just an imagination", "you must forgive ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
How I Taught Myself Not To Be An Insufferable Know-It-All
But this stuff can turn you into an insufferable intellectual know-it-all if you're not careful, and that makes people not want to talk you. Here's how ... «Lifehacker Australia, Jul 15»
6
Interview: Ian McKellen on "Mr. Holmes," Iago, memory - The Denver …
Of course, Holmes is a bit of a know-it-all, isn't he? Q: What's next? A: I think I'm working on my memoirs. Then Patrick Stewart and I will be on ... «The Denver Post, Jul 15»
7
MIFF: 'Manhattan'
It sounds kinky, but this is Woody and Mariel. If things weren't complicated enough, he meets a sophisticated know-it-all journalist, Mary Wilkie ... «Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel, Jul 15»
8
Mentorship is More Than Teaching, It's Making Sure What You Know …
... not the mentee; they express absolute certainty, a know-it-all attitude, a here-is-the-answer mindset. By contrast, as Greitens points out, there ... «Texas Lawyer, Jul 15»
9
How to Deal With a Know-It-All
More Than a Know-it-All - Living with someone who has know-it-all tendencies is ... Luckily my know-it-all hubby is also gorgeous and kind. «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
10
5 Coffee Mistakes You're Making Without Even Knowing It
But despite your constant caffeine craving and the daily (but necessary) $3 expense, you might not be as big of a coffee-know-it-all as you think. «Yahoo Food, Jul 15»

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