noun
Uncommon
wits
wihts
Wits (noun) means a person's mental sharpness or ability to think and react quickly, especially under pressure. Example: “She kept her wits about her during the emergency.”
noun
1
A person's mental sharpness or ability to think and react quickly, especially under pressure.
"She kept her wits about her during the emergency."
"He was scared out of his wits."
How to use wits
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishYour ability to think clearly and react quickly, especially in a tough moment.
Common pairings
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.
