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The correct spelling is conning.

How to pronounce conning

verb

Say it like: Con-nin-g

The correct spelling is conning. To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart. For example: "The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor."

Usage Examples

The pilot conned the ship safely into the harbor.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To study or examine carefully, especially in order to gain knowledge of; to learn, or learn by heart.
  2. 2.To know, understand, acknowledge.
  3. 3.To trick or defraud, usually for personal gain.
  4. 4.To direct a ship; to superintend the steering of (a vessel); to watch the course of (a vessel) and direct the helmsman how to steer (especially through a channel, etc, rather than steer a compass direction).

noun

  1. 1.Reckoning

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