kenning
The word “kenning” has 2 syllables: ken-ning.
It's pronounced as /ˈkɛnɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for kenning?
In the thesaurus, “kenning” has 71 synonyms and 24 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for kenning along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kenning
- accept
- ace
- appreciate
- apprehending
- atom
- cognizing
- comprehending
- dab
- dash
- discern
- dribble
- experience
- explain
- fathom
- fathoming
- figure out
- find out
- fleck
- follow
- following
- fraction
- fragment
- get
- grain
- granule
- grasp
- grasping
- haet
- halfpenny
- have
- interpret
- iota
- jot
- know
- knowing
- learn
- master
- minim
- mite
- modicum
- molecule
- mote
- mouthful
- notice
- nugget
- nutshell
- ounce
- particle
- patch
- perceive
- perceiving
- pinch
- read
- realize
- recognize
- savvying
- see
- sense
- shred
- smidgen
- smidgin
- snippet
- strain
- streak
- suspicion
- taste
- tolerate
- touch
- understanding
- whisper
- whit
Antonyms for kenning
- be ignorant
- chunk
- disallow
- disapprove
- disregard
- fail
- gob
- ignore
- lose
- lump
- misapprehending
- misconceiving
- misinterpret
- misinterpreting
- misperceiving
- miss
- misunderstand
- misunderstanding
- mountain
- neglect
- not get
- overlook
- quantity
- slab
Meanings of kenning
- verb
- To give birth, conceive, beget, be born; to develop (as a fetus); to nourish, sustain (as life).
- To know, perceive or understand.
- To discover by sight; to catch sight of; to descry.
- noun
- Sight, view; specifically a distant view at sea.
- The range or extent of vision, especially at sea; (by extension) a marine measure of approximately twenty miles.
- As little as one can discriminate or recognize; a small portion, a little.
- A chalaza or tread of an egg (a spiral band attaching the yolk of the egg to the eggshell); a cicatricula.
- A metaphorical phrase used in Germanic poetry (especially Old English or Old Norse) whereby a simple thing is described in an allusive way.
- A dry measure equivalent to half a bushel; a container with that capacity.
Example Sentences
- In Old English poetry, a kenning often replaces a noun with a descriptive phrase.
- The poet employed a clever kenning to describe the sea as "whale-road."
- Kenning is a fascinating aspect of Norse literature, showcasing creativity in language use.
- The use of kenning adds depth and imagery to the poetic language of the Vikings.
- He marveled at the intricate kenning used by the ancient poets to describe natural phenomena.
On this page you'll find 95 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kenning, such as: accept, ace, appreciate, apprehending, atom, be ignorant, chunk.
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- halfpenny
- iota
- jot
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- lick
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- modicum
- molecule
- mote
- ounce
- particle
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- shred
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- strain
- streak
- taste
- tittle
- whisper
- whit