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English noun: wits

1. wits (cognition) the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception


SamplesHe used his wits to get ahead.
I was scared out of my wits.
He still had all his marbles and was in full possession of a lively mind.


Synonymsmarbles


Broader (hypernym)intelligence









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