wisely
gb/wˈaɪzli/ us/wˈaɪzli/
B1
Inglês
~ 5500
Aceções
0 aceções
adverb
B1
property
1
in a way that shows good judgment
In a way that shows you think carefully and make good choices.
Padrão de uso:
to [verb] wisely
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse "wisely" with "smartly." In many varieties of English, "smartly" often means "in a stylish way" (e.g., "dressed smartly"), not "with good judgment." Another mistake is using the adjective form where the adverb is needed, e.g., saying *"He decided wise"* instead of *"He decided wisely"*.
Sinónimos
sensibly (Stresses being reasonable and practical; very close in meaning and register.)
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prudently (Slightly more formal; highlights being careful, especially about risk or money.)
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shrewdly (Adds a sense of being sharp and clever, often in business or politics.)
Antónimos
foolishly (Suggests making bad decisions without thinking enough.)
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recklessly (Emphasizes taking risks without caring about the results.)
Colocações
choose wisely
|invest wisely
|spend money wisely
|use your time wisely
|plan wisely
|act wisely
Temas
daily life
|decision-making
|money
|self-improvement
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- If you save wisely in your twenties, you will have more freedom later in life.
- She wisely waited for more information before making a final decision.
- The company wisely invested in training its staff during the slow season.
- He wisely kept a copy of all the important documents.
- They used the grant money wisely, focusing on long-term projects.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Please use your time wisely before the test.
- She spent her money wisely and did not buy many clothes.
- He wisely asked for help when the work was too hard.
- If you eat wisely, you will feel better.
- We must choose our words wisely in the meeting.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
wisely
IPA
GB/wˈaɪzli/
US/wˈaɪzli/
Sílabas e acento
wisely (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (wisely)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: wisely
- Plural: wiselies
Família de palavras
Expressões
choose wisely
1/t͡ʃˈuz wˈaɪzli/
fixed phrase
make a careful, thoughtful choice
To make a choice after thinking carefully, so that it is a good and safe choice.
Exemplos
- You only get one chance at this job interview, so choose wisely what you want to say.
- There are many phones on the market, so choose wisely before you spend your money.