wise up

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyz uhp]
- /waɪz ʌp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wahyz uhp]
- /waɪz ʌp/

Definitions of wise up words

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

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Origin of wise up

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 up

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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wise up 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".

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Synonyms for wise up

verb wise up

cabling — Cabling is used to refer to electrical or electronic cables, or to the process of putting them in a place.
clue in — anything that serves to guide or direct in the solution of a problem, mystery, etc.
clue — A clue to a problem or mystery is something that helps you to find the answer to it.
cued — a long, tapering rod, tipped with a soft leather pad, used to strike the ball in billiards, pool, etc.
cuing — a long, tapering rod, tipped with a soft leather pad, used to strike the ball in billiards, pool, etc.

adj wise up

in the know — to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully.

adjective wise up

erudite — Having or showing great knowledge or learning.

All 20 Synonyms of wise up