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wise ¹  (wz)

adj. wis·er, wis·est

1. Having the ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; sagacious: a wise leader.

2.

a. Exhibiting common sense; prudent: a wise decision.

b. Shrewd; crafty.

3. Having great learning; erudite.

4. Provided with information; informed. Used with to: was wise to the politics of the department.

5. Slang Rude and disrespectful; impudent.

Phrasal Verb:

wise up Slang

To make or become aware, informed, or sophisticated.

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[Middle English, from Old English ws; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

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wisely adv.

wiseness n.

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wise ²  (wz)

n.

Method or manner of doing; way: in no wise; in any wise.

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[Middle English, from Old English wse; see weid- in Indo-European roots.]

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wise ¹

Adjective

1. possessing or showing wisdom: a wise move

2. none the wiser knowing no more than before: I left the conference none the wiser

3. wise to Informal aware of or informed about: they'll get wise to our system, he put him wise to the rumour [Old English wīs]

wisely adv

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wise ²

Noun

Old-fashioned way, manner, or respect: in no wise [Old English wīse manner]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	wise - a way of doing or being; "in no wise"; "in this wise" fashion, manner, mode, style, way - how something is done or how it happens; "her dignified manner"; "his rapid manner of talking"; "their nomadic mode of existence"; "in the characteristic New York style"; "a lonely way of life"; "in an abrasive fashion"
	2.	Wise - United States Jewish leader (born in Hungary) (1874-1949) Stephen Samuel Wise
	3.	Wise - United States religious leader (born in Bohemia) who united reform Jewish organizations in the United States (1819-1900) Isaac Mayer Wise
Adj.	1.	wise - having or prompted by wisdom or discernment; "a wise leader"; "a wise and perceptive comment" advisable - worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise; "such action is neither necessary nor advisable"; "extreme caution is advisable"; "it is advisable to telephone first" advised, well-advised - having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel; "a well-advised delay in carrying out the plan" politic - marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness; "it is neither polite nor politic to get into other people's quarrels"; "a politic decision"; "a politic manager"; "a politic old scoundrel"; "a shrewd and politic reply" prudent - careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight" foolish - devoid of good sense or judgment; "foolish remarks"; "a foolish decision"
	2.	wise - marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters; "judicious use of one's money"; "a wise decision" heady, judicious prudent - careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment; "a prudent manager"; "prudent rulers"; "prudent hesitation"; "more prudent to hide than to fight"
	3.	wise - evidencing the possession of inside information knowing, wise to informed - having much knowledge or education; "an informed public"; "informed opinion"; "the informed customer"
	4.	wise - improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!" overbold, sassy, saucy, impudent, impertinent, smart, fresh forward - used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty; "a forward child badly in need of discipline"

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wise

adjective 1. sage, knowing, understanding, aware, informed, clever, intelligent, sensible, enlightened, shrewd, discerning, perceptive, well-informed, erudite, sagacious, sapient, clued-up (informal) << OPPOSITE foolish

2. sensible, sound, politic, informed, reasonable, clever, intelligent, rational, logical, shrewd, prudent, judicious, well-advised << OPPOSITE unwise

Translations

wise [waɪz] adj → sabio (= sensible); juicioso;

I'm none the wiser → sigo sin entender

wise up vi (col): to wise up (to sth) → enterarse (de algo)

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wise [waɪz] adj → sage, prudent(e); [remark] → judicieux/euse;

I'm none the wiser → je ne suis pas plus avancé(e) pour autant

wise up vi (inf);

to wise up to → commencer à se rendre compte de

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wise adj [person] → weise; [action, remark] → klug;

I'm none the wiser → ich bin genauso klug wie vorher

wise up wise (inf) vi to wise up to sth → hinter etw acc kommen

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wise [waɪz] adj → saggio/a; [advice, remark] → prudente;

I'm none the wiser → ne so come prima

wise up vi (col): to wise up to → divenire più consapevole di