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UK//wɒt ɑː juː ˈɡənə duː//US//wɑt ɑr ju ˈɡənə du//

Meaning of What are you gonna do

A casual way to ask someone about their plans.

In simple words: What will you do?

What are you gonna do in a sentence

  • After lunch, what are you gonna do?
  • So, what are you gonna do this weekend?
  • I’m curious, what are you gonna do about the problem?

How to use What are you gonna do

Use in casual conversations to ask about a person's future plans. Avoid in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

question + subject + be going to + verb

Memory hint

Sounds like 'what are you gonna do' — think of a fun action scene asking someone their next move.

Related words

Collocations with What are you gonna do

  • gonna do something
  • gonna make plans
  • gonna hang out

Synonyms for What are you gonna do

  • what will you do
  • what's your plan
  • what's next

Common mistakes with What are you gonna do

  • Using 'going' instead of 'gonna'
  • Confusing the phrase with 'what are you going to do?'
  • Forgetting to use a question mark

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Frequently asked questions about What are you gonna do

What does What are you gonna do mean?

What will you do?

What is the definition of What are you gonna do?

A casual way to ask someone about their plans.

How do you use What are you gonna do in a sentence?

After lunch, what are you gonna do?

Can you give another example of What are you gonna do?

So, what are you gonna do this weekend?

What are synonyms for What are you gonna do?

Common alternatives include what will you do, what's your plan, what's next.

What words go with What are you gonna do?

It commonly pairs with gonna do something, gonna make plans, gonna hang out.

What are common mistakes when using What are you gonna do?

Using 'going' instead of 'gonna' Confusing the phrase with 'what are you going to do?' Forgetting to use a question mark

How do you pronounce What are you gonna do?

US: //wɑt ɑr ju ˈɡənə du//, UK: //wɒt ɑː juː ˈɡənə duː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What are you gonna do formal or informal?

"What are you gonna do" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What are you gonna do?

Use in casual conversations to ask about a person's future plans. Avoid in formal settings.