# wis

**Pronunciation:** WIS

**CEFR level:** A2

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

Wis means to know.

## Examples

- The lesson showed how to wis in a natural sentence.
- Check who or what will wis before translating the verb.
- The example helped students understand when to wis.

## Common patterns

- to wis — Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — The lesson showed when to wis.
- wis in context — Check the sentence to see who does the action. — We studied how wis works in context.

## Collocations

- try to wis — They will try to wis after practice.
- learn to wis — Students learn to wis by seeing examples.

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