whit
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for whit, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The smallest possible amount; a tiny bit.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use whit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
not a whit
not one whit
Etymology
From Old English wiht, "a thing" or "a creature" — the same root that also produced the word "wight"; over time it narrowed to mean the smallest conceivable amount of something.
Full origin of whit →Frequently asked questions
What does “whit” mean?
The word “whit” means the smallest possible amount; a tiny bit. In plain terms, a very tiny amount — used mainly in the negative, as in "not a whit".
How do you pronounce “whit”?
“Whit” is pronounced wiht (/wɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “whit” in a sentence?
Here is “whit” used in a sentence: “He didn't care a whit about what people thought of him.”
What part of speech is “whit”?
“Whit” is a noun.
Where does the word “whit” come from?
The word “whit” comes from Old English. From Old English wiht, "a thing" or "a creature" — the same root that also produced the word "wight"; over time it narrowed to mean the smallest conceivable amount of something.
Is “whit” a common word?
“Whit” is an uncommon word in modern English.
