Wised: meaning, definitions and examples
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wised
[ waɪzd ]
past tense
Wised is the simple past tense of the verb 'wise,' which means to make someone aware or to inform them. This form is rarely used and primarily appears in informal contexts. It is often associated with the phrase 'wised up,' which means to become more aware or knowledgeable about something, especially in regard to a deception or trick. The usage of 'wised' can indicate a transformation in understanding or perspective, usually as a result of experience.
Synonyms
educated, enlightened, informed
Examples of usage
- She wised him up about the scam.
- He wised up after realizing the truth.
- They were wised to the situation very quickly.
Translations
Translations of the word "wised" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sábio
- inteligente
- astuto
🇮🇳 ज्ञानी
- समझदार
- चतुर
🇩🇪 weise
- klug
- schlau
🇮🇩 bijak
- cerdas
- pintar
🇺🇦 мудрий
- розумний
- спритний
🇵🇱 mądry
- inteligentny
- sprytny
🇯🇵 賢い
- 知恵のある
- 巧妙な
🇫🇷 sage
- intelligent
- astucieux
🇪🇸 sabio
- inteligente
- astuto
🇹🇷 bilge
- akıllı
- kurnaz
🇰🇷 현명한
- 지혜로운
- 교활한
🇸🇦 حكيم
- ذكي
- ماكر
🇨🇿 moudrý
- inteligentní
- mazaný
🇸🇰 múdry
- inteligentný
- prefíkaný
🇨🇳 聪明的
- 智慧的
- 狡猾的
🇸🇮 modro
- pametno
- prebrano
🇮🇸 vitur
- snjall
- gáfa
🇰🇿 данышпаз
- ақылды
- тәжірибелі
🇬🇪 ჭკვიანი
- გონიერი
- მახვილი
🇦🇿 ağıllı
- müdrik
- düzgün
🇲🇽 sabio
- inteligente
- astuto
Etymology
The word 'wise' originates from the Old English 'wīse,' meaning 'having knowledge, or being aware.' Its base traces back to the Proto-Germanic *wīsaz, which meant 'having knowledge' or 'insight.' 'Wise' has been used in English for centuries and has developed various forms, including 'wised up' in the 20th century, especially in American English. 'Wised' specifically refers to the past tense of the verb form, implying that someone has gained knowledge or insight about a particular issue or situation. Over time, the term has evolved in usage and now often appears in informal contexts, reflecting changes in language and communication over the years. The linguistic journey of 'wise' and its derivatives demonstrates the fluid nature of language and how meanings can shift over time based on cultural and social influences.