noun
a word or phrase that imparts advice or information
preposition
a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
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A word to the wise, always double-check your sources before citing them in your research paper.
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Hey, just a word to the wise, make sure you lock your car doors in this neighborhood.
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Yo, word to the wise, don't mess with that guy, he's trouble.
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As a word to the wise, sometimes it's better to stay silent and let others figure things out on their own.