Meaning
Able to make good choices because you know and understand a lot.
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Word origin
From Old English wis, meaning learned or knowing, linked to wit.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- wis
Examples
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"Wise" means she knows a lot and makes good choices.
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Here "wise" means it was a good and careful choice.
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Here "wise" means it is a sensible thing to do.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 21, lesson 11: wise, champagne, dust and 7 more words.