whit
word
/ˈhwɪt/
/wˈɪt/
Definition
A very small amount; the smallest possible portion of something. Often used in the negative to mean 'not at all'.
Usage & Nuances
Archaic or very formal in modern English; common in phrases like 'not a whit'. Rarely used for positive statements. Synonyms include 'bit', 'ounce', or 'iota' in contemporary use.
Spanish: pizca - ápicePortuguese (BR): pingo - mínima quantidadePortuguese (PT): triz - mínima quantidadeChinese (Simplified): 一丁点 - 极小量Chinese (Traditional): 一丁點 - 極小量Hindi: ज़रा सा - थोड़ी सीArabic: ذرة - مقدار ضئيلBengali: অতি সামান্য - একচুলRussian: нисколько - ни каплиJapanese: ほんのわずか - これっぽっちVietnamese: chút xíu - mảy mayKorean: 조금도 - 티끌만큼도Turkish: zerre - ufacıkUrdu: ذرہ برابر - کچھ بھی نہیںIndonesian: sedikit pun - secuil
Example Sentences
He did not care a whit about the rules.
basic
There is not a whit of evidence against him.
basic
Not a whit of that explanation made sense to me.
natural
She showed not a whit of fear.
basic
Honestly, I don't give a whit what they think.
natural
If you think I believe him one whit, you're wrong.
natural