Wet vs. Whet
Wet
Definition
Wet is an adjective that describes something that is covered with liquid or has absorbed liquid.
Whet
Definition
Whet is a verb that means to sharpen or to stimulate interest or desire.
Example
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After the rain, the ground was wet and muddy.
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He stepped into the wet grass and got his shoes soaked.
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The paint was still wet when I touched it.
Example
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The chef prepared a small appetizer to whet our appetite before the main course.
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The thrilling trailer whet my curiosity about the upcoming movie.
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Reading the first chapter of the book helped to whet my interest in the story.
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