wise is a suffix that is attached to a noun with a hyphen to form an adjective or adverb that means with respect to or concerning, in the manner of or in ...
2014年11月27日 — Wise is often used as a suffix in spoken English; actually, it seems to be one of those “magic” versatile words that are used in a lot of ...
One of the most useful but least known suffixes for English learners is “-wise”. This suffix means “with regard to” so when you add it to the end of a core word ...
a suffixal use of wise in adverbs denoting manner, position, direction, reference, etc.: counterclockwise; edgewise; marketwise; timewise. confusables note For ...
The suffix –wise is a versatile one. Apart from some fixed expressions where it means 'in the direction of', e.g. lengthwise, clockwise, anti-clockwise and ...
-wise · in the manner or direction of. likewise; clockwise. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your ...
2021年8月25日 — -WISE suffix In modern English the suffix -wise is attached to nouns to form a sentence adverb meaning 'concerning or with respect to', ...