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What am I

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt æm aɪ// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt æm aɪ//

Meaning of What am I

A question asking about one's own identity or state.

In simple words: A question asking about your identity or situation.

What am I in a sentence

• In a mid-life crisis, she wondered, 'What am I doing with my life?'
• During the team meeting, he asked, 'What am I expected to contribute to this project?'
• Feeling lost in the crowd, she asked herself, 'What am I to these people?'
• After the unexpected turn of events, he repeatedly thought, 'What am I supposed to do now?'
• 'What am I?' she exclaimed, realizing she had lost her sense of purpose.

How to use What am I

Use 'What am I?' when you're uncertain of your identity or role in a situation. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of it as asking, 'What role do I play?'

Related words

Collocations with What am I

• What am I doing?
• What am I supposed to be?
• What am I thinking?

Synonyms for What am I

• What is my identity?
• Who am I?
• What is my role?

Common mistakes with What am I

• Confusing with 'Who am I?' which asks for identity rather than a situation.
• Omitting the question mark when written.
• Using inappropriately in serious conversations without context.

Frequently asked questions about What am I

What does What am I mean?

A question asking about your identity or situation.

What is the definition of What am I?

A question asking about one's own identity or state.

How do you use What am I in a sentence?

In a mid-life crisis, she wondered, 'What am I doing with my life?'

Can you give another example of What am I?

During the team meeting, he asked, 'What am I expected to contribute to this project?'

What are synonyms for What am I?

Common alternatives include What is my identity?, Who am I?, What is my role?.

What words go with What am I?

It commonly pairs with What am I doing?, What am I supposed to be?, What am I thinking?.

What are common mistakes when using What am I?

Confusing with 'Who am I?' which asks for identity rather than a situation. Omitting the question mark when written. Using inappropriately in serious conversations without context.

How do you pronounce What am I?

US: //wɑt æm aɪ//, UK: //wɒt æm aɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What am I?

Use 'What am I?' when you're uncertain of your identity or role in a situation. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.