WISE


Meaning of WISE in English

~ 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 .

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