wits

[US]/[wɪts]/
[UK]/[wɪts]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To use one's wits; to think cleverly.
n. pl.The ability to think cleverly and intelligently.; Clever or amusing people.

Phrases & Collocations

quick wits

sharp wits

lost wits

testing wits

with wits

displaying wits

exercising wits

good wits

clever wits

quick-witted

Example Sentences

she used her wits to escape the tricky situation.

he's a man of great wits and charm.

the comedian relied on his quick wits to improvise.

it was a battle of wits between the two rivals.

she sharpened her wits by playing chess.

he needed all his wits about him to solve the puzzle.

the lawyer used her wits to win the case.

they pitted their wits against each other in a debate.

he displayed remarkable wits in handling the crisis.

the detective used his wits to unravel the mystery.

she had the wits to see through his deception.

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