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1witting

noun wit·ting \ˈwi-tən, -tiŋ\

Definition of WITTING

1
chiefly dialect :  knowledge or awareness of something :  cognizance
2
chiefly dialect :  information obtained or communicated :  news
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First Known Use of WITTING

14th century

Rhymes with WITTING

Britain, Briton, Britten, kitten, litten, mitten

2witting

adjective wit·ting \-tiŋ\

Definition of WITTING

1
:  cognizant or aware of something :  conscious <a witting participant>
2
:  done deliberately :  intentional <a witting violation>
— wit·ting·ly \-tiŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of WITTING

circa 1520

Related to WITTING

Synonyms
alive, apprehensive, aware, cognizant, mindful, sensible, sentient, ware, conscious
Antonyms
insensible, oblivious, unaware, unconscious, unmindful, unwitting

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  1. witting
  2. wit
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