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Weet (verb) means an old-fashioned or archaic word meaning to know something. Example: “The narrator writes, "I weet not what fate awaits us," in a deliberately old-fashioned style.”

verb

An old-fashioned or archaic word meaning to know something.

"The narrator writes, "I weet not what fate awaits us," in a deliberately old-fashioned style."

"You may still meet "weet" in older poetry or fantasy writing meant to sound archaic."

How to use weet

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old word for "to know," essentially never used in everyday modern English.

Common mistake

Not related to the food brand Weet-Bix, and not the same as "wet."

When to use it

Archaic — you'll only see this in older texts, poetry, or writing that's deliberately imitating older English.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Third person singular: weets
Past tense: weeted

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The narrator writes, "I _____ not what fate awaits us," in a deliberately old-fashioned style.

Etymology

From Middle English weten, an old variant of witen ("to know") — the same root that gives us the modern word "wit."

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for weet

yeet feet meet beet jeet geet sweet sheet sleet skeet fleet greet

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Frequently asked questions

What does “weet” mean?

The word “weet” means an old-fashioned or archaic word meaning to know something. In plain terms, an old word for "to know," essentially never used in everyday modern English.

How do you pronounce “weet”?

“Weet” is pronounced weet (/wiːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “weet” in a sentence?

Here is “weet” used in a sentence: “The narrator writes, "I weet not what fate awaits us," in a deliberately old-fashioned style.”

What part of speech is “weet”?

“Weet” is a verb.

Where does the word “weet” come from?

The word “weet” comes from Middle English. From Middle English weten, an old variant of witen ("to know") — the same root that gives us the modern word "wit.".