wisely
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a wise manner; with good judgment or sound sense: The adverb "wisely" describes the manner of performing an action using wisdom, prudence, or intelligent judgment.
Usage
- "Wisely" modifies verbs to indicate that an action is performed with wisdom. It answers the question "how?".
- It is typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of a clause for emphasis.
Examples
- Adverb:
- She invested her money wisely and secured her future.
- He wisely chose to apologize before the argument escalated.
- "Eat wisely," the doctor advised.
Advanced Usage
- "to spend time/money wisely": to use one's time or financial resources in a prudent and effective way.
- The charity spends its donations wisely to maximize impact.
- "to choose/decide wisely": to make a selection or determination after careful thought and good judgment.
- You have many options; please choose wisely.
Variants and Related Words
- Wise (adjective): having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- That was a wise decision.
- Wisdom (noun): the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- Her wisdom comes from years of experience.
Synonyms
- Prudently: acting with or showing care for the future.
- Sensibly: in a reasonable and practical way.
- Judiciously: with good judgment or sense.
Antonyms
- Foolishly: in a silly or unwise manner.
- Unwisely: without good sense or judgment.
- Imprudently: in a way that does not show care for the consequences of an action.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "To act/think wisely": to behave or consider things in a smart and prudent manner.
- In a crisis, it is important to act wisely.
- "A word to the wise is sufficient": (Proverb) A hint or brief advice is enough for a wise person to understand. This proverb highlights the concept of wisdom but does not directly contain the adverb "wisely".
Adverb
- in a wise manner
- she acted wisely when she invited her parents