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wise

wise
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [wahyz]
    • /waɪz/
    • /waɪz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [wahyz]
    • /waɪz/

Definitions of wise word

  • adjective wise having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. 1
  • adjective wise characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent: a wise decision. 1
  • adjective wise possessed of or characterized by scholarly knowledge or learning; learned; erudite: wise in the law. 1
  • adjective wise having knowledge or information as to facts, circumstances, etc.: We are wiser for their explanations. 1
  • adjective wise Slang. informed; in the know: You're wise, so why not give us the low-down? 1
  • adjective wise Archaic. having knowledge of magic or witchcraft. 1

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Origin of wise

First appearance:

before 900
One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English (adj.), Old English wīs; cognate with Dutch wijs, German weise, Old Norse vīss, Gothic -weis; akin to wit1

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Parts of speech for Wise

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

wise popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

wise usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for wise

noun wise

  • way — manner, mode, or fashion: a new way of looking at a matter; to reply in a polite way.
  • methodicalness — The property of being methodical.
  • technic — technique.
  • mode — fashion or style in manners, dress, etc.: He was much concerned to keep up with the latest mode.
  • ink — a fluid or viscous substance used for writing or printing.

verb wise

  • tell on — to give an account or narrative of; narrate; relate (a story, tale, etc.): to tell the story of Lincoln's childhood.
  • let in on — to allow or permit: to let him escape.
  • inform — to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to: He informed them of his arrival.

adjective wise

  • astute — If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behaviour and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage.
  • intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
  • prudent — wise or judicious in practical affairs; sagacious; discreet or circumspect; sober.
  • sage — Alain René [a-lan ruh-ney] /aˈlɛ̃ rəˈneɪ/ (Show IPA), 1668–1747, French novelist and dramatist.
  • sensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.

Antonyms for wise

adjective wise

  • foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
  • careless — If you are careless, you do not pay enough attention to what you are doing, and so you make mistakes, or cause harm or damage.
  • heedless — careless; thoughtless; unmindful: Heedless of the danger, he returned to the burning building to save his dog.
  • idiotic — of, relating to, or characteristic of an idiot.
  • ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.

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