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wisdom

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Pronunciation: US /ˈwɪzdəm/

wisdom means: The ability to use what you know and have experienced to make good decisions.

noun

GOOD JUDGMENTB2

The ability to use what you know and have experienced to make good decisions.

  • Her wisdom helped us choose.
  • He showed great wisdom by waiting.
  • Experience can bring wisdom, but age alone does not guarantee it.

Similar words: good judgment, insight

Opposites: foolishness

Common phrases: great wisdom, practical wisdom, wisdom of experience, show wisdom

WISE ADVICEB2

A useful piece of advice based on good judgment or experience.

  • Grandpa shared a little wisdom with us.
  • Her words of wisdom helped me through a difficult week.
  • What piece of wisdom would you pass on to younger people?

Similar words: wise advice

Common phrases: words of wisdom, piece of wisdom, share some wisdom

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What does wisdom mean?

The ability to use what you know and have experienced to make good decisions.

What is wisdom in other languages?

Türkçe: bilgelik · Español: sabiduría · Français: sagesse · Deutsch: Weisheit · Italiano: saggezza · 日本語: 知恵

How do you pronounce wisdom?

It is pronounced /ˈwɪzdəm/.

How do you use wisdom in a sentence?

Her wisdom helped us choose. He showed great wisdom by waiting.

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