“Whet” is a fascinating word with multiple meanings, but today we’re focusing on its homophone.
What is a homophone?
A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.
The homophone for “whet” is “wet”.
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Whet:
- To sharpen (a knife, blade, etc.)
- To arouse or stimulate (interest, desire, appetite)
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Wet:
- Covered or saturated with water or other liquid.
Example:
- “The sharpener will whet your knife.”
- “The rain made the ground wet.”