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wisdom

wis·dom

wisdom

 
 
pronunciation:
wIz dm
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: good judgment and an understanding of that which is true or good.
She had the wisdom to teach her children to respect themselves.My grandmother's wisdom comes from years of living and learning.
synonyms:
common sense, sageness
antonyms:
folly
similar words:
brains, insight, intelligence, prudence, sense, understanding, wit
definition 2: the state of being wise.
In his wisdom, he found the solution that was the key to our greatest dilemma.
synonyms:
sageness
definition 3: knowledge; learning.
Reading is a good way to gain wisdom.
synonyms:
knowledge, learning
similar words:
education, scholarship
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