Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whit

noun
/wɪt/
Definition
A very small amount; a bit.
Examples
  • He didn’t care a whit about the criticism.
  • Not a whit of evidence was found to support the claims.
Meaning
The term ‘whit’ refers to something that is insignificant or minimal, often used in phrases to emphasize the lack of something.
Synonyms
  • bit
  • scrap
  • smidgen
  • shade
  • particle