early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise
A person who goes to bed early and wakes up early will lead a more successful life.
wise
/waɪz/
verb 7name 5adj 3noun 2
Collocations
4(adj.)
VERBS
be, look, seem
consider sth, judge sth, think sth
Many experts think it wise to exercise regularly for better health.
ADV
extremely, very
always
It's always wise to check your email before sending an important message.
Definitions
adj
1
Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision.
They were considered the wise old men of the administration.
2
Disrespectful.
Don't get wise with me!
3
Aware, informed (to something).
Be careful: the boss is wise to your plan to call out sick.
verb
1
To become wise.
2
Usually with "up", to inform or learn.
Mo wised him up about his situation.
After Mo had a word with him, he wised up.
noun
1
Way, manner, or method.
In such wise that all the beasts, great and small, came to the court save Reynard the Fox.
Now the birth of Iesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Ioseph (before they came together) shee was found with childe of the holy Ghost.
Thesaurus
Idioms & Phrases
word to the wise
A brief piece of advice.
penny wise and pound foolish
Prudent and thrifty with small amounts of money, but wasteful with large amounts.
In the past our government has nowhere been more penny wise and pound foolish than in connection with its expenditures for conservation.
wise apple
A smart aleck.
Private Wise Guy Bly is the type of guy who in civilian life was known as a "wise apple".
it is a wise child that knows his own father
One can never be sure of one's paternity.
[Launcelot Gobbo]. Do you not know me Father? [Old] Gob[bo]. Alacke ſir, I am ſand blinde, I know you not. Lan.^([sic]) Nay, in deede if you had your eyes you might faile of the kn
Example Bank
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Storing extra food for the winter was a wise decision.
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They were considered the wise old men of the administration.
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Don't get wise with me!
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Mo wised him up about his situation.
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After Mo had a word with him, he wised up.
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In such wise that all the beasts, great and small, came to the court save Reynard the Fox.
WiktionaryUsage Notes
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In some senses, wise is marked as slang, archaic, colloquial, ironic, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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