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What's the difference between "wit" and "wisdom" ?
What's the difference between "wit" and "wisdom" ?
Aug 8, 2013 6:16 AM
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"Wit" is usually used to mean clever and quick-thinking. Often it also suggests being clever with words - thinking of a good reply or a funny comment, very quickly. It can also be used to mean just "funny".
"Wisdom" also means clever, but it is a slow, patient understanding. A young person might be "quick-witted" but we usually think of old people as being "wise".
I hope that helps a little!
August 8, 2013
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