wise

Definition

  • verb: to give instruction or information to
  • adjective: having or showing wisdom or knowledge usually from learning or experiencing many things
  • adjective: characterized by wisdom
  • usually used with 'up'
  • synonyms: manner, teach, knowing

Examples

  • The investigation has been going on for months, and we're still 'none the wiser' about the true cause of the accident. [=we still don't know anything more about the true cause]

  • I'm 'wise to' you. = I'm 'wise to' what you're doing. [=I know what you're doing; I know that you are trying to do something dishonest]

  • I borrowed his car and returned it, and he was 'none the wiser'. [=he did not know that I had borrowed his car]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) COWARD!!! Potter? I know that many of you will want to fight. Some of you may even think that to fight is wise. Give me Harry Potter, and I shall leave Hogwarts untouched. Give me Harry Potter, and you will be rewarded. What're you waiting for? (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2