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Noun — A person's mental sharpness or ability to think and react quickly, especially under pressure.

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keep your wits about you scared out of your wits live by your wits

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What does “wits” mean?

The word “wits” means a person's mental sharpness or ability to think and react quickly, especially under pressure. In plain terms, your ability to think clearly and react quickly, especially in a tough moment.

How do you pronounce “wits”?

“Wits” is pronounced wihts (/wɪts/ in IPA).

How do you use “wits” in a sentence?

Here is “wits” used in a sentence: “She kept her wits about her during the emergency.”

What part of speech is “wits”?

“Wits” is a noun.

Is “wits” a common word?

“Wits” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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