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UK//wɒt dɪd hiː seɪ//US//wɑt dɪd hi seɪ//

Meaning of What did he say

A question asking what someone spoke or expressed.

In simple words: A question asking for clarification about someone's words.

What did he say in a sentence

  • I couldn't hear him clearly. What did he say?
  • During the meeting, I zoned out. What did he say?
  • After the announcement, many people asked, 'What did he say?'
  • I missed the beginning of the story. Can you repeat, what did he say?
  • When they left the room, I wondered, 'What did he say?' about the proposal.

How to use What did he say

Used in both spoken and written English to ask for repetition. Appropriate in informal and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of it as a detective asking for clarity - 'What did he say?' helps uncover the truth.

Related words

Collocations with What did he say

  • ask what did he say
  • wonder what did he say
  • repeat what did he say

Synonyms for What did he say

  • What was said?
  • What did he mention?
  • What was his comment?
  • What did he state?

Common mistakes with What did he say

  • Omitting 'did' - saying, 'What he say?' instead.
  • 'What did he said?' instead of 'What did he say?'

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Frequently asked questions about What did he say

What does What did he say mean?

A question asking for clarification about someone's words.

What is the definition of What did he say?

A question asking what someone spoke or expressed.

How do you use What did he say in a sentence?

I couldn't hear him clearly. What did he say?

Can you give another example of What did he say?

During the meeting, I zoned out. What did he say?

What are synonyms for What did he say?

Common alternatives include What was said?, What did he mention?, What was his comment?, What did he state?.

What words go with What did he say?

It commonly pairs with ask what did he say, wonder what did he say, repeat what did he say.

What are common mistakes when using What did he say?

Omitting 'did' - saying, 'What he say?' instead. 'What did he said?' instead of 'What did he say?'

How do you pronounce What did he say?

US: //wɑt dɪd hi seɪ//, UK: //wɒt dɪd hiː seɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What did he say?

Used in both spoken and written English to ask for repetition. Appropriate in informal and formal contexts.