wise

/waɪz/
verb
  1. To become aware of or informed about something (usually in the phrase 'wise up').
    • The team wised up and changed their strategy after losing three games.
    • You need to wise up and start studying for the final exam.
    • He finally wised up to the fact that his friend was lying.
adjective
  1. Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
    • A wise leader listens to different opinions before making a decision.
    • My grandmother gave me wise advice about saving money.
    • It was wise to bring an umbrella because it started raining.
  2. Having knowledge or information about something (often used in phrases like 'wise to').
    • The teacher is wise to the students' tricks for cheating on tests.
    • The police are wise to the new scam targeting elderly people.
    • After the meeting, I became wise to the company's real plans.
noun
  1. The way or manner in which something is done (used in phrases like 'in no wise' or 'in any wise').
    • She was in no wise responsible for the accident.
    • The plan was in every wise a complete failure.
    • In no wise should you open the door to strangers.
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