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WIT

(noun, verb, prep.)

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There are 16 meanings of the word Wit.

How to pronounce wit:

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Wit - as a noun

Mental ability

Example: "He's got plenty of brains but no common sense"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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A witty amusing person who makes jokes

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Wit - as a verb

Know, be aware of (constructed with of when used intransitively).

Example: "They are meddling in matters that men should not wit of."

Wit - as a preposition

Against.

Example: "He picked a fight with the class bully."

In the company of; alongside, close to; near to.

Example: "He went with his friends."

In addition to; as an accessory to.

Example: "She owns a motorcycle with a sidecar."

Used to indicate simultaneous happening, or immediate succession or consequence.

Example: "Jim was listening to bach with his eyes closed."

In support of.

Example: "We are with you all the way."

In regard to.

Example: "He was pleased with the outcome."

To denote the accomplishment of cause, means, instrument, etc; – sometimes equivalent to by.

Example: "Slain with robbers"

Using as an instrument; by means of.

Example: "Find what you want instantly with our search engine."

Using as nourishment; more recently replaced by on.

Having, owning.

Example: "It was small and bumpy, with a tinge of orange."

Affected by (a certain emotion or condition).

Example: "He spoke with sadness in his voice."

Prompted by (a certain emotion).

Example: "Green with envy; flushed with success"

Example Sentences

"She is known for her quick wit and clever comebacks."
"He entertained the crowd with his sharp wit and humor."
"The author's wit shines through in his satirical writing."
"His wit and charm won over everyone in the room."
"She possesses a sharp wit that always keeps people on their toes."
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Word Game Points

Is WIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is WIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is WIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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