Wet vs Whet

Wet vs Whet

Wet : covered or saturated with liquid., not yet dry.

For e.g:

1. She came home in the wet clothes.

2. This regions remains wet throughout the year.

Whet : sharpen a blade , stimulate someone’s interest or appetite.

For e.g:

1. My mother asked me to whet this knife.

2. The Barber whets his scissors with the help of stones.

Read the following sentences and choose the right word to fill in the blank.

1. The King ordered his men to __________their swords before entering the battlefield. (wet / whet )
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2. Her cheeks were ___________with tears. (wet / whet )
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3. The clothes were _________due to the rain. (wet / whet )
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4. After _______________him for a long time, she decided to take part in the competition. (wetting / whetting )
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5. The land is ______________due to the overnight rain. (wet / whet )
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