insight

noun
UK: /ˈɪnsaɪt/
US: /ˈɪnsaɪt/

  1. The ability to understand the truth about something.

    1. Her insight helped me.
    2. The book gives us a real insight into daily life.

  2. A clear or deep understanding of a complex problem or situation.

    1. I got new insight.
    2. The article provides a fascinating insight into the world of finance.

Synonyms

understanding perception awareness comprehension intuition discernment wisdom acumen

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "insight" in English means: The ability to understand the truth about something., A clear or deep understanding of a complex problem or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "insight" is /ˈɪnsaɪt/ in British English and /ˈɪnsaɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "insight": understanding, perception, awareness, comprehension, intuition, discernment, wisdom, acumen.

Example usage of "insight": "Her insight helped me.". More examples on the page.