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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