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whet

/wɛt/
Main Example

I need to whet my knife before cooking.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To sharpen a blade or tool.

Other Example

He needs to whet his axe for the job.

Please whet the scissors before cutting the paper.

I always whet my tools before starting a project.

Synonyms

whet the knife

whet the blade

whet the tool

Synonyms

sharpen

hone

grind

whet

/wɛt/
Main Example

The appetizer was a whet for the main course.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A sharpening or stimulating effect.

Other Example

The movie trailer was a whet for the full film.

Her story was a whet for my curiosity about the topic.

The preview served as a whet for the upcoming concert.

Synonyms

whet appetite

whet interest

whet curiosity

Synonyms

stimulus

incentive

teaser

whet

/wɛt/
Main Example

The trailer will whet your appetite for the movie.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To stimulate or increase interest or appetite.

Other Example
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