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The correct spelling is wise.

How to pronounce wise

/waɪz/
verb

IPA: /waɪz/

Say it like: Wis-e

The correct spelling is wise. To become wise. For example: "After Mo had a word with him, he wised up."

Usage Examples

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

"It is a profitable thing, if one is wise, to seem foolish" - Aeschylus

Don't get wise with me!

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To become wise.
  2. 2.Usually with "up", to inform or learn.
  3. 3.To instruct.
  4. 4.To advise; induce.
  5. 5.To show the way, guide.

adjective

  1. 1.Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
  2. 2.Disrespectful.
  3. 3.Aware, informed.

noun

  1. 1.Way, manner, method.

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