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knack

[næk]

knack Definition

  • 1a special skill or talent for doing something easily and well
  • 2a clever way of doing something that is not obvious to everyone

Using knack: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "knack" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.

  • Example

    He has a knack for fixing things around the house.

  • Example

    The chef has a knack for creating unique flavor combinations.

  • Example

    I don't have the knack for public speaking.

knack Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for knack

Phrases with knack

  • to have a natural ability or talent for something

    Example

    She has a knack for playing the piano.

  • a clever or skillful way of doing something that is not obvious to everyone

    Example

    He has a knack of getting out of difficult situations.

  • lose one's knack

    to lose one's ability or talent for doing something

    Example

    After not playing basketball for years, he lost his knack for shooting hoops.

Origins of knack

from Middle Low German 'knakken', meaning 'to crack'

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Summary: knack in Brief

The term 'knack' [næk] refers to a special skill or talent for doing something easily and well, or a clever way of doing something that is not obvious to everyone. It is often used in phrases like 'have a knack for' and 'knack of,' and can be lost through disuse, as in 'lose one's knack.'

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