idiom
Knowledge Is Power
NOL-ij iz POW-er
/ˈnɒlɪdʒ ɪz ˈpaʊər/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
NOLijizPOWer
Dictionary meaning
The maxim, often attributed to Francis Bacon, that having information and education gives one influence, control, and advantages over others; understanding the world enables one to act effectively within it.
Examples
- She read everything she could find, firmly believing that knowledge is power.
- Knowledge is power — the company that best understands its customers will dominate the market.
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