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GET WISE Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the phrase get wise. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase get wise. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GET WISE

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catch on
verbv
verb

• understand, usually after some initial difficulty

• become popular

apprehend
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

• take into custody

• anticipate with dread or anxiety

comprehend
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

• to become aware of through the senses

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

fathom
verbv
noun

• a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

• (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore

verb

• come to understand

• measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

grasp
verbv
noun

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• the limit of capability

• an intellectual hold or understanding

• the act of grasping

verb

• hold firmly

• get the meaning of something

perceive
verbv
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

realize
verbv
verb

• be fully aware or cognizant of

• perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

• make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• convert into cash; of goods and property

• expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass

savvy
adjectiveadj
noun

• the cognitive condition of someone who understands

verb

• get the meaning of something

understand
verbv
verb

• know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

• perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

• make sense of a language

• believe to be the case

• be understanding of

tumble
verbv
noun

• an acrobatic feat of rolling or turning end over end

• a sudden drop from an upright position

verb

• fall down, as if collapsing

• cause to topple or tumble by pushing

• roll over and over, back and forth

• fly around

• fall apart

• throw together in a confused mass

• understand, usually after some initial difficulty

• fall suddenly and sharply

• put clothes in a tumbling barrel, where they are whirled about in hot air, usually with the purpose of drying

• suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat

• do gymnastics, roll and turn skillfully

twig
nounn
noun

• a small branch or division of a branch (especially a terminal division); usually applied to branches of the current or preceding year

verb

• branch out in a twiglike manner

• understand, usually after some initial difficulty

cotton on
verbv
verb

• understand, usually after some initial difficulty

get it
verbv
verb

• understand, usually after some initial difficulty

• receive punishment

get onto
verbv
verb

• understand, usually after some initial difficulty

latch on
verbv
verb

• take hold of or attach to

• adopt

• understand, usually after some initial difficulty

Best Hypernyms For GET WISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for get wise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
apprehend compass comprehend dig grasp grok savvy
Phrases (1)
get the picture

Alternatives for APPREHEND

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