The difference between Naturally and Wis
When used as adverbs, naturally means in a natural manner, whereas wis means certainly, surely.
Wis is also verb with the meaning: to know.
Wis is also adjective with the meaning: certain.
check bellow for the other definitions of Naturally and Wis
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Naturally as an adverb:
In a natural manner.
Examples:
"Although he was unused to the situation, he tried to act naturally."
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Naturally as an adverb:
Inherently or by nature.
Examples:
"Boys are naturally aggressive."
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Naturally as an adverb:
Surely or without any doubt.
Examples:
"I shall naturally protest at that decision."
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Wis as an adverb (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):
Certainly, surely
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Wis as an adverb (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):
Really, truly
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Wis as an adverb (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):
Indeed
Examples:
"As wis God helpe me."
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Wis as an adjective (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):
Certain
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Wis as an adjective (rare, obsolete, or, dialectal):
Sure
Examples:
"He was wis on his word."
" I am wis that it will happen."
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Wis as a verb (obsolete, or, archaic):
To know.
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Wis as a verb (obsolete, or, archaic):
To think, suppose.
Examples:
"Howe'er you wis."
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Wis as a verb (obsolete, or, archaic):
To imagine, ween; to deem.
Examples:
"Nor do I know how long it is (For I have lain entranced, I wis)."