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way vs wise

wise vs way

way and wise both are nouns.

way is not an adjective while wise is an adjective.

way is an adverb but wise is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
way Yes No No Yes
wise Yes Yes No No
As nouns, wise is a hyponym of way; that is, wise is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than way:
  • way: how something is done or how it happens
  • wise: a way of doing or being
Other hyponyms of way include artistic style, idiom, drape, fit, form, life-style, life style, lifestyle, modus vivendi, setup, signature, touch, response, sportiness.
way (noun) wise (noun)
a course of conduct a way of doing or being
to have the ability to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
a journey or passage
any artifact consisting of a road or path affording passage from one place to another
how something is done or how it happens
the property of distance in general
doing as one pleases or chooses
a general category of things; used in the expression `in the way of'
a line leading to a place or point
a portion of something divided into shares
space for movement
the condition of things generally
way (adjective) wise (adjective)
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
improperly forward or bold
evidencing the possession of inside information
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
way (adverb) wise (adverb)
to a great degree or by a great distance; very much (`right smart' is regional in the United States)
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