"Whet" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Whet" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Whet
"Whet" Meaning
To stimulate or sharpen the appetite or interest of someone.
Example: "The smell of freshly baked bread whets my appetite."
"Whet" Examples
Sentence Examples for "Whet"
1. The sharp edge of the knife whetted Margaret's appetite for adventure.
Type: metaphor2. The teacher would tell students that the end of term was not a break from learning, but rather an opportunity for them to refine and whet their skills.
Type: metaphor3. Early Morning sunshine help to whet your appetite by setting a different kind of craving, one that prompted him to eat breakfast.
Type: metaphorn"Whet" Similar Words
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Wherewith
Wherewith is a prepositional phrase used to indicate the means or instrument by which something is done. It is an old-fashioned way of saying "with which" and is often used in formal or literary writing.<br><br>Example: "He spoke with great eloquence, wherewith he persuaded the audience." (Meaning: He spoke with great eloquence, which impressed the audience.)
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Wherry
A Wherry is a type of keel-less, flat-bottomed boat, traditionally used in East Anglia, particularly in Norfolk and Suffolk, England.
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