Difference between Whet and Quicken

What is the difference between Whet and Quicken?

Whet as a verb is to hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening. while Quicken as a verb is to make something quicker; to become quicker.

Whet

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To hone or rub on with some substance, as a piece of stone, for the purpose of sharpening. To stimulate or make more keen.

Quicken

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To make something quicker; to become quicker.To give life to; to come to life.

We hope you now know whether to use Whet or Quicken in your sentence.

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