GET WISE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase get wise. (close relations)
Definition of 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 |