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Grandpa shared wisdom about being patient.
What does Wisdom mean?
Wisdom means using knowledge to make good choices.
Dictionary definition
Good judgment built from knowledge, experience, and careful thinking.
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Wisdom in a sentence
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Wisdom helps you choose what is right, not just what is easy.
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The captain used wisdom to calm the team before deciding.
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What does wisdom mean?
The correct meaning is: Wisdom means using knowledge to make good choices.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to wisdom?
Judgment is close in meaning to wisdom in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for wisdom?
Foolishness contrasts with wisdom in this dictionary entry.
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WordWisdom.
Partnoun.
MeaningWisdom means using knowledge to make good choices.
ExampleExample: Grandpa shared wisdom about being patient.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- wiz · dum
- Strongest beat
- wiz
- Ending
- dum
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on wiz.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
foolishnessUse for poor choices without good thinking.
naivetyUse for inexperience that misses key details.
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Word family
Wisdom word family
Base word
wisdom
adjective
wise
Showing good judgment and understanding.
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Wisdom means using knowledge to make good choices.
Common mix-up
Wisdom is not just knowing facts. It means using knowledge and experience to make good choices.
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Write one sentence that shows wisdom without using the word wisdom. Then underline clue words that show using knowledge to make good choices. Example: Wisdom helps you choose what is right, not just what is easy. Clue words: helps, choose, right, not, just Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show using knowledge to make good choices?
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