knack

/næk/

Definitions

1. noun

a natural aptitude or skill; a special talent or aptness, especially for a particular task or activity.

“She had a knack for fixing old cars.”

2. verb

to acquire or develop a particular skill or talent.

“He’s been trying to knack the guitar for months now.”

3. verb

to acquire or develop a particular skill or talent, especially through practice or experience.

“The young chef was learning to knack the art of cooking.”

Synonyms

  • aptitude
  • skill
  • talent

Antonyms

  • clumsiness
  • inability