wise

/waɪz/

verb

  1. 1

    To become wise.

  2. 2

    Usually with "up", to inform or learn.

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

adjective

  1. 1

    Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.

    “"It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus”
  2. 2

    Disrespectful.

    “Don't get wise with me!”
  3. 3

    Aware, informed.

    “Be careful, the boss is wise.”

Antonyms

noun

  1. 1

    Way, manner, method.

verb

  1. 1

    To instruct.

  2. 2

    To advise; induce.

  3. 3

    To show the way, guide.

  4. 4

    To direct the course of, pilot.

  5. 5

    To cause to turn.

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