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Vocabulary

Money-wise

I was told ___-wise, make a lot of meaning, such as

Money-wise, he is rich.

What does money wise exactly mean? Can I say as follows?

Grmmar-wise, you need to study more.

Appearnace-wise, he is attractive.

Personality -wise, he is great.
  

Top answer

It means "as it pertains to [money, grammar, appearance, personality]. It's often used to contrast that one aspect with others. Money-wise, he is rich.

  • It means "as it pertains to [money, grammar, appearance, personality].
  • It's often used to contrast that one aspect with others.
  • Money-wise, he is rich.
  • But he has no friends, no hobbies, no interests, other than making more money.
  • So I'd say he is poor indeed.
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It means "as it pertains to [money, grammar, appearance, personality]. It's often used to contrast that one aspect with others.

Money-wise, he is rich. But he has no friends, no hobbies, no interests, other than making more money. So I'd say he is poor indeed.

Grammar-wise, you need to study more, but your arguments are well-reasoned and your chocie of vocabulary is advanced.

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