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UK//wɒt əm aɪ tə duː//US//wɑt əm aɪ tə du//

Meaning of What am i to do

A phrase expressing confusion about what action to take.

In simple words: What should I do?

What am i to do in a sentence

  • After receiving the bad news, I sat in silence, thinking, 'What am I to do?'
  • 'What am I to do now that I've lost my job?' she asked her friend.
  • He looked around helplessly, wondering, 'What am I to do in this situation?'

How to use What am i to do

Use when seeking advice or expressing uncertainty. Avoid in formal situations; better suited for conversations with friends or informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a detective asking, 'What am I to do next?'

Related words

Collocations with What am i to do

  • what am I to do about it
  • what am I to do next
  • what am I to do now

Synonyms for What am i to do

Opposites of What am i to do

Common mistakes with What am i to do

  • Confused with 'what should I do?'
  • Using it in overly formal situations.
  • Not inflecting for emotion; tone matters.

Compare What am i to do with What should i do, What now

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Frequently asked questions about What am i to do

What does What am i to do mean?

What should I do?

What is the definition of What am i to do?

A phrase expressing confusion about what action to take.

How do you use What am i to do in a sentence?

After receiving the bad news, I sat in silence, thinking, 'What am I to do?'

Can you give another example of What am i to do?

'What am I to do now that I've lost my job?' she asked her friend.

What are synonyms for What am i to do?

Common alternatives include what should I do, what can I do, what now.

What is the opposite of What am i to do?

Opposite meanings include I know what to do, I have no doubt, I am certain.

What words go with What am i to do?

It commonly pairs with what am I to do about it, what am I to do next, what am I to do now.

What are common mistakes when using What am i to do?

Confused with 'what should I do?' Using it in overly formal situations. Not inflecting for emotion; tone matters.

How do you pronounce What am i to do?

US: //wɑt əm aɪ tə du//, UK: //wɒt əm aɪ tə duː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What am i to do?

Use when seeking advice or expressing uncertainty. Avoid in formal situations; better suited for conversations with friends or informal contexts.