what

[wʌt]

what Definition

• 1. asking for information specifying something
• 2. used to indicate a thing or things that are not known
• 3. used to ask for repetition of something not heard or understood

Using what: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "what" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  What is your name?

• Example

  What time is it?

• Example

  What do you want to eat?

• Example

  I didn't hear what you said.

what Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for what

• which
• that
• who
• whom

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Summary: what in Brief

The word 'what' [wʌt] is a pronoun used to ask for information, indicate unknown things, or request repetition. It is commonly used in questions like 'What is your name?' and 'What time is it?'