wit vs joke

wit and joke both are nouns.

wit is not a verb while joke is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
wit	Yes	No	No	No
joke	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, joke is a hyponym of wit; that is, joke is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wit:

wit: a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
joke: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

Other hyponyms of wit include jeu d'esprit, bon mot, mot, esprit de l'escalier, bite, pungency, caustic remark, irony, sarcasm, satire, repartee, gag, jape, jest, laugh, caricature, imitation, impersonation, cartoon, sketch, fun, play, sport, ribaldry, topper, absurdist humor, absurdist humour, surreal humor, surreal humour.

wit (noun)	joke (noun)
mental ability	a ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter	activity characterized by good humor
a witty amusing person who makes jokes	a triviality not to be taken seriously
	a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

wit (verb)	joke (verb)
	act in a funny or teasing way
	tell a joke; speak humorously

Difference between wit and joke

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