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   wise

   /wʌɪz/

   adjective

   • 1. having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgement: "she seems kind and wise"
   • ▪ sensible or prudent: "it would be wise to discuss the matter with the chairman"
   • ▪ having knowledge in a specified subject: "he is wise in the ways of haute couture"
   • ▪ aware of, especially so as to know how to act: "fortunately I was already wise to the approach used in this scam"

   Word Origin Old Englishwīs, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wijs and German weise, also to wit2.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWISE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Wise means having or showing the ability to make good judgments, based on a deep understanding and experience of life. Learn how to use wise in sentences, idioms, and suffixes, and see synonyms and antonyms.

   • English (US)

     WISE meaning: 1. having or showing the ability to make good...

   • Znaczenie Wise, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     WISE definicja: 1. having or showing the ability to make...

   • Be None The Wiser

     BE NONE THE WISER definition: 1. to still be confused about...

   • Wise Spanish Translation

     WISE translate: sabio, sabio/ia [masculine-feminine,...

   • Wise: Arabic Translation

     WISE translate: حَكيم. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Wise: Japanese Translation

     WISE translate: 賢明な, 賢い, 賢（かしこ）い. Learn more in the...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wiseWise Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wiseWISE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion. Synonyms: intelligent, sagacious, sensible, sage. characterized by or showing such power; judicious or prudent: a wise decision. Antonyms: foolish.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wiseWise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective wise describes someone who has experience and a deep understanding. Your wise older sister always gives the best advice. When you make a decision based on careful thought and good judgment, you've made a wise choice.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWISE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation, and grammar of the word wise, as well as its synonyms, related words, and idioms. Find out how to use wise as an adjective, noun, verb, or combining form in different contexts and sentences.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › wiseWise - definition of wise by The Free Dictionary

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   Wise can be an adjective meaning having or showing discernment, judgment, or knowledge, or a noun meaning a way or manner. It can also be a verb meaning to instruct or advise, or a suffix meaning manner, position, or direction.

8. www.wordreference.com › definition › wisewise - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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