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tumble vs get wise

get wise vs tumble

tumble is a noun but get wise is not a noun.

tumble and get wise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tumble Yes No Yes No
get wise No No Yes No
As verbs, tumble and get wise are synonyms defined as:
  • tumble and get wise: understand, usually after some initial difficulty
Other synonyms of tumble include catch on, cotton on, get it, get onto, latch on, twig.
tumble (noun) get wise (noun)
an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end
a sudden drop from an upright position
tumble (verb) get wise (verb)
do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully understand, usually after some initial difficulty
fall suddenly and sharply
suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat
put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying
understand, usually after some initial difficulty
throw together in a confused mass
fall down, as if collapsing
fall apart
roll over and over, back and forth
cause to topple or tumble by pushing
fly around
Difference between tumble and get wise

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