~ 1
■ adjective
1》 having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement.
2》 ( ~ to ) informal aware of, especially so as to know how to act.
■ verb ( ~ up ) informal become alert or aware.
Phrases
be ~ after the event understand and assess something only after its implications have become obvious.
Derivatives
~ly adverb
Origin
OE wīs , of Gmc origin; related to wit 2 .
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~ 2
■ noun archaic manner, way, or extent.
Phrases
in no ~ not at all.
Origin
OE wīse , of Gmc origin; related to wit 2 .