wits

noun

SayWITS/wɪts/

3 meanings of wits

1
noun
Plural of wit. Use this form when talking about quick thinking or someone's clever mind.
She used her wits to solve the tricky puzzle.
The two boys matched wits over a game of chess.
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2
nounplural
A clear and healthy state of mind that lets you think normally.
The loud crash scared the children out of their wits.
He was so worried about the news that he nearly lost his wits.
Similarmind, sanity, senses, reason
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3
nounplural
The powers people use to see, hear, feel, and notice things around them.
After the fall, it took a moment for his wits to come back.
She used all her wits to catch the small sounds in the dark.
Similarsenses, faculties
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wits is a form of wit

wit, noun: A clever, quick kind of humor that makes people laugh. Full entry

Forms: witwits plural
Spelling: wit → wits: add -s
Sound: The ending sounds like /s/.

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