Kneif vs. Knife
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Updated on September 18, 2023
"Kneif" is an incorrect spelling. The correct spelling is "Knife," which is a tool or weapon with a sharp blade.
Which is correct: Kneif or Knife
How to spell Knife?
Kneif is Incorrect
Knife is Correct
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Key Differences
Associate "knife" with "life" for the similarity in spelling but a different initial sound.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 15, 2023
Think of the sharp "edge" of a knife; the word also ends with an "e."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 15, 2023
"Knife" has the word "kn," just like "knee" but without the "e."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 15, 2023
Remember the silent "k" at the start, as in "knight."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 15, 2023
Visualize using a knife to slice a "pie," focusing on the "i" in the middle.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 15, 2023
Kneif and Knife Definitions
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Knife
A cutting instrument with a sharp blade.
She used a knife to chop the vegetables.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 05, 2023
Knife
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine.
The paper cutter has a sharp knife.
Janet White
Sep 05, 2023
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Knife
To cut or slash a way through something with or as if with a knife
The boat knifed through the waves.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
A utensil or a tool designed for cutting, consisting of a flat piece of hard material, usually steel or other metal (the blade), usually sharpened on one edge, attached to a handle. The blade may be pointed for piercing.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
A weapon designed with the aforementioned specifications intended for slashing and/or stabbing and too short to be called a sword. A dagger.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
Any blade-like part in a tool or a machine designed for cutting, such as that of a chipper.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
(transitive) To use a knife to injure or kill by stabbing, slashing, or otherwise using the sharp edge of the knife as a weapon.
She was repeatedly knifed in the chest.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
(intransitive) To cut through as if with a knife.
The boat knifed through the water.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
(transitive) To betray, especially in the context of a political slate.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
(transitive) To positively ignore, especially in order to denigrate; compare cut.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
An instrument consisting of a thin blade, usually of steel and having a sharp edge for cutting, fastened to a handle, but of many different forms and names for different uses; as, table knife, drawing knife, putty knife, pallet knife, pocketknife, penknife, chopping knife, etc..
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
Fig.: To stab in the back; to try to defeat by underhand means, esp. in politics; to vote or work secretly against (a candidate of one's own party).
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Sep 04, 2023
Knife
Edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
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Sep 04, 2023
Knife
Any long thin projection that is transient;
Tongues of flame licked at the walls
Rifles exploded quick knives of fire into the dark
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 04, 2023
Knife
A surgical instrument.
The surgeon used a scalpel knife during the operation.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 05, 2023
FAQs
Which vowel is used before Knife?
The article "a" is typically used before "knife."
Samantha Walker
Sep 15, 2023
Why is it called Knife?
The term "knife" comes from Old English "cnīf," related to cutting tools.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 15, 2023
Which preposition is used with Knife?
Prepositions like "with," "by," or "using" can be used with "knife."
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 15, 2023
Is the word Knife imperative?
No, but it can be used in an imperative sentence, e.g., "Knife that apple."
Harlon Moss
Sep 15, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Knife?
Any conjunction can be used depending on the sentence (e.g., and, but, or).
Aimie Carlson
Sep 15, 2023
What is a stressed syllable in Knife?
The entire word "knife" is stressed as it's one syllable.
Samantha Walker
Sep 15, 2023
Which determiner is used with Knife?
Determiners like "this," "that," "my," "his," etc. can be used.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 15, 2023
Which article is used with Knife?
The articles "a" or "the" can be used with "knife."
Harlon Moss
Sep 15, 2023
How do we divide Knife into syllables?
"Knife" is one syllable and is not divided.
Harlon Moss
Sep 15, 2023
What is the opposite of Knife?
There isn't a direct opposite, but "blunt instrument" contrasts with its sharpness.
Sawaira Riaz
Sep 15, 2023
Is Knife a negative or positive word?
"Knife" is neutral but can be negative or positive based on context.
Harlon Moss
Sep 15, 2023
Is Knife a vowel or consonant?
"Knife" is a word containing both vowels and consonants.
Samantha Walker
Sep 15, 2023
Is the Knife term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "knife through the heart."
Samantha Walker
Sep 15, 2023
How is Knife used in a sentence?
"She sharpened the knife before cutting the bread."
Samantha Walker
Sep 15, 2023
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