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wise

Pronunciation: [waɪz]

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Learn how to use wise in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “decision-making”

(adjective) when someone has a lot of knowledge and good judgment. A wise person knows how to make good choices and often gives good advice.

Example

My grandmother is very wise; she always knows the right thing to say.

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It wasn't wise to ignore the warnings about the storm.

Example

What did the wise old man suggest we do in this situation?

Context: “age”

(adjective) often referring to people who have lived for a long time and learned from their experiences. We say someone is wise when they've learned many life lessons from their age.

Example

The wise elders in the village shared stories that helped us understand our past.

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Even though he is old, he is not wise because he has not learned from his mistakes.

Example

Do you think age always makes someone wise?

Context: “knowledge”

(noun) the quality of being wise. It's about having knowledge and using it to make good decisions.

Example

Her wisdom helped our team finish the project on time.

Example

They lacked the wisdom to handle the situation properly.

Example

What kind of wisdom do you think is most important for leaders?

How to pronounce wise

Pronunciation: [waɪz]

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