Pronunciation: /wɜːrd tuː ðə waɪz/
noun a word or phrase that imparts advice or information
A1 A word to the wise: always look both ways before crossing the street.
A2 Remember, a word to the wise is enough: don't talk to strangers.
B1 As a word to the wise, it's important to save money for unexpected expenses.
B2 A word to the wise: always double-check your work before submitting it.
C1 Heeding the word to the wise, she decided to invest in her future by furthering her education.
C2 The CEO's word to the wise was to focus on innovation to stay ahead in the market.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 Word to the wise: always look both ways before crossing the street.
A2 Word to the wise: don't forget to bring your umbrella, it might rain.
B1 Word to the wise: make sure to double-check your work before submitting it.
B2 Word to the wise: always read the terms and conditions before making a purchase online.
C1 Word to the wise: never underestimate the power of kindness in difficult situations.
C2 Word to the wise: take time to reflect on your actions and their consequences before making decisions.
formal A word to the wise, always double-check your sources before citing them in your research paper.
informal Hey, just a word to the wise, make sure you lock your car doors in this neighborhood.
slang Yo, word to the wise, don't mess with that guy, he's trouble.
figurative As a word to the wise, sometimes it's better to stay silent and let others figure things out on their own.
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