Wit vs Whit in Bhabhi Ji ghar pe hain style

Wit vs Whit

Wit means intelligence, mental sharpness or keen sense of humor; whereas, Whit means a small particle.

Whit

The noun whit means a small tiny part of something, the smallest particle. Whit indicates a bit of something, and usually something abstract like a feeling or emotion.

You might feel the last whit of your confidence depart when your teacher hands out the 32-page final exam. It is usually used in the phrase 'not a whit', which means not at all or not one iota.

"He doesn't give a whit what was said to him in the classroom."

"The naughty kid is not a whit afraid of getting a scolding from his father."

Wit

Wit means mental sharpness or a keen sense of humor. It also refers to a person with wit.

"His poems, novels and comedies are full of wit and exuberant vitality."

"When the wine is in, the wit is out."

"Nature endowed him with wit and beauty."

"She showed a great deal of wit in handling the delicate question."

It is the correct word in the idioms like:

At one's wits' end &ndash at the end of one's ideas or mental resources; perplexed:

"My two-year old won’t eat anything but pizza, and I’m at my wit’s end."

Live by one's wit &ndash to provide for oneself by employing ingenuity or cunning; live precariously:

"We traveled around the world, living by our wits."

Keep/have one's wits about one &ndash to remain alert and observant; be prepared for or equal to anything:

"You should keep your wits about you in a crisis."

Remember: "Even a whit of wit can change the mood of the audience."

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This article has been shared by Priti Saraf. Though a CA by profession, teaching is her passion. She suggests this joyful way of building English Grammar and wherein one cam simultaneously learn their practical use as well.

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