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Knowingly vs Wittingly - What's the difference?

knowingly | wittingly |

As adverbs the difference between knowingly and wittingly

is that knowingly is in the manner of one who knows while wittingly is in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose.

knowingly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In the manner of one who knows.
    • She smiled knowingly , but kept the secret.
  • With knowledge of all relevant facts.

    • wittingly

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a witting manner, intentionally, on purpose

    • Antonyms

    * unwittingly