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Knack: meaning and example

noun · In the sense illustrated below

A particular skill or natural ability.

Example sentence

“He has a knack for explaining complicated ideas.”

An illustrative sentence written for Ikigain.

Putting it into words

In a compliment

“You have a knack for making people feel welcome.”

This example illustrates a positive sense or context. The same word can have other meanings; choose it for what you actually want to say.

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