Wise
/waɪz/
Wise is an adjective and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
adjective
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Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
“"It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus”
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Disrespectful.
“Don't get wise with me!”
verb
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Usually with "up", to inform or learn.
“After Mo had a word with him, he wised up.”
- To become wise.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Antonyms
foolish unwise
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