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  1. word to the wisenoun

    A piece of advice.

  2. word to the wiseadverb

    Used to emphasis following as a piece of significant advice.

    Well have fun, but, word to the wise, don't let your sister take control.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of word to the wise in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of word to the wise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of word to the wise in a Sentence

  1. Bill Cosby:

    A word to the wise ain't necessary -- it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

  2. Miguel de Cervantes:

    A word to the wise is enough.

  3. Bill Cosby:

    A word to the wise isn't necessary, it is the stupid ones who need all the advice.

  4. Hunter S Thompson:

    A word to the wise is infuriating.

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