whit

/hweɪt/; /hwɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A small amount or particle of something, especially a white substance.

“She added a tiny whit of sugar to the tea.”

2. noun

A small amount or degree of something, especially a quality or characteristic.

“He had a small whit of doubt about the plan.”

3. verb

To make something white or whiter, or to cover something with white paint.

“The artist whit-washed the walls to create a blank canvas.”

Synonyms

  • morsel
  • scrap

Antonyms

  • blackness
  • darkness