wise in Dutch
wise in Dutch is wijs — wise means showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
wise in Dutch
wijs
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
What does "wise" mean?
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adj Showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
"It would be wise to save some of the money instead of spending it all."
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adj Disrespectful or cheeky, especially in speech (informal).
"Don't get wise with me, young man."
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verb To become informed or alert to something, usually as "wise up."
"She finally wised up to his constant excuses."
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noun A way, manner, or fashion of doing something (now mostly used in fixed phrases like "in no wise" or "otherwise").
"In no wise did he intend to offend anyone."
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wise in a sentence
- It would be wise to save some of the money instead of spending it all.
- Her grandmother always gave wise advice about relationships.
- Don't get wise with me, young man.
- He made a wise remark and got sent to the principal's office.
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What is "wise" in Dutch?
"wise" in Dutch is wijs. wise means: Showing good judgment, sound sense, or the benefit of experience.
How do you use "wise" in a sentence?
Example: "It would be wise to save some of the money instead of spending it all." In Dutch, "wise" is wijs.
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