Antonyms for what it takes


Grammar : Noun
Spell : hwuht, hwot, wuht, wot; unstressed hwuh t, wuh t
Phonetic Transcription : ʰwʌt, ʰwɒt, wʌt, wɒt; unstressed ʰwət, wət


Definition of what it takes

Origin :
  • Old English hwæt, from Proto-Germanic *khwat (cf. Old Saxon hwat, Old Norse hvat, Danish hvad, Old Frisian hwet, Dutch wat, Old High German hwaz, German was, Gothic hva "what"), from PIE *qwod, neuter singular of *qwos "who" (see who).
  • Meaning "what did you say?" is recorded from c.1300; as an interrogative expletive at the end of sentences it is first recorded 1785, common early 20c. in affected British speech. Or what as an alternative end to a question is first attested 1766. "To give one what for is to respond to his remonstrant what for? by further assault" [Weekley]. The phrase is attested from 1873. What's-his-name for "unspecified person" is attested from 1690s; variant whatsisface is first recorded 1967. What's up? "what is happening?" first recorded 1881.
  • As in intellect : noun capability of the mind; someone with capable mind
  • As in intelligence : noun ability to perceive, understand
  • As in aptitude : noun quickness at learning
  • As in authority : noun power, control
  • As in potency : noun effectiveness
  • As in potential : noun possibility for achievement
  • As in proficiency : noun ability, skillfulness
  • As in prowess : noun bravery
  • As in qualification : noun ability, aptitude
  • As in right stuff : noun whatever it takes
  • As in skill : noun ability, talent to do something
  • As in smarts : noun intelligence
  • As in talent : noun ability
  • As in tenacity : noun diligence, stubbornness
  • As in zeal : noun enthusiasm
  • As in capacity : noun ability; competency
  • As in potentiality : noun potential for development
  • As in say-so : noun authority
  • As in suitableness : noun qualification
  • As in ability : noun natural or acquired power in a
  • As in competence : noun ability
  • As in drive : noun person's will to achieve
  • As in faculty : noun ability, skill
  • As in force : noun physical energy, power
  • As in fortitude : noun strength of mind; guts

Synonyms for what it takes

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