know vs knowing

knowing vs know

know and knowing both are nouns.

know is not an adjective while knowing is an adjective.

know is a verb but knowing is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
know	Yes	No	Yes	No
knowing	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, knowing is a hypernym of know; that is, knowing is a word with a broader meaning than know:

know: the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
knowing: a clear and certain mental apprehension

know (noun)	knowing (noun)
the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people	a clear and certain mental apprehension

know (adjective)	knowing (adjective)
	highly educated; having extensive information or understanding
	evidencing the possession of inside information
	characterized by conscious design or purpose
	alert and fully informed

know (verb)	knowing (verb)
be familiar or acquainted with a person or an object
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
know how to do or perform something
have firsthand knowledge of states, situations, emotions, or sensations
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
know the nature or character of
be able to distinguish, recognize as being different
perceive as familiar
have fixed in the mind
have sexual intercourse with

Difference between know and knowing

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