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Knowingly vs Willfully - What's the difference?

knowingly | willfully |

As adverbs the difference between knowingly and willfully

is that knowingly is in the manner of one who knows while willfully is in a willful manner.

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.

    • willfully

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a willful manner.