Foundation level · Year 4 · free
wise
adjective · Say it: WIZE
What it means
Foundationable to make good choices because you know and understand a lot
Grandma is very wise and always gives me helpful advice about my friends.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- clever
- sage
- sensible
- shrewd
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- foolish
- silly
- unwise
More examples
- It was wise of Ella to bring a raincoat because it poured all afternoon.
Where the word comes from
From Old English 'wīs', meaning learned or sensible.
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