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MOTHER WIT Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the phrase mother wit. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase mother wit. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MOTHER WIT

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gumption
nounn
noun

• sound practical judgment

• fortitude and determination

sense
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a general conscious awareness

• the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted

• the faculty through which the external world is apprehended

• sound practical judgment

• a natural appreciation or ability

verb

• perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles

• detect some circumstance or entity automatically

• become aware of not through the senses but instinctively

• discern

common sense
nounn
noun

• sound practical judgment

good sense
nounn
noun

• sound practical judgment

horse sense
nounn
noun

• sound practical judgment

Best Hypernyms For MOTHER WIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for mother wit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
discernment judgement judgment sagaciousness sagacity

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