-wise

In terms of

-wise is a suffix forming adverbs that mean "in the manner of" or "with respect to." The oldest uses describe direction or position: clockwise, lengthwise, otherwise.

More productive is the "concerning" sense, which attaches freely to nouns: Weather-wise, we got lucky, How are things going career-wise?

This construction is informal and sometimes criticized as business jargon, but it remains common in speech and casual writing.

directional

clockwise

Rightward circular motion

counterclockwiseRotating leftward from above
lengthwiseAlong the longer dimension
crosswiseAt right angles

sideways · edgewise · otherwise · likewise · widthwise · slantwise · cornerwise · endwise · crabwise · coastwise

manner

likewise

In similar manner

otherwiseIn another manner
similarlyIn comparable fashion
accordinglyIn response to that

correspondingly · thus · so · such · comparably · equally · identically

knowledge

streetwise

Shrewd from urban experience

savvyPractical shrewdness
shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
astuteMentally sharp, discerning

canny · knowing · experienced · seasoned · aware · sharp · prudent

regarding

moneywise

Regarding financial matters

weatherwiseSkilled at predicting conditions
healthwiseRegarding physical condition
timewiseConcerning time aspects

pricewise · careerwise · budgetwise · workwise · businesswise · taxwise · stylewise · foodwise · sizewise · securitywise

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clockwise

likewise

streetwise

moneywise

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