Wise

verb

/waɪz/

Word Frequency: 23.5

Definitions

1.verbTo become wise.

2.verbUsually with "up", to inform or learn.

"After Mo had a word with him, he wised up."

3.adjectiveShowing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

""It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus"

4.adjectiveDisrespectful.

"Don't get wise with me!"

5.adjectiveAware, informed.

"Be careful, the boss is wise."

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