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wise

/waɪz/

verb

Meaning

  • To become wise.

  • Usually with "up", to inform or learn.

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

adjective

Meaning

  • Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

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

  • Disrespectful.

    "Don't get wise with me!"

  • Aware, informed.

    "Be careful, the boss is wise."