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What do you know about this

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt duː jʊ nəʊ əˈbaʊt ðɪs// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt du ju noʊ əˈbaʊt ðɪs//

Meaning of What do you know about this

A question asking what someone is aware of regarding a specific topic.

In simple words: A question asking for information or knowledge about something.

What do you know about this in a sentence

• What do you know about this project?
• Before we proceed, what do you know about this topic?
• Can you please tell me, what do you know about this new policy?
• In the meeting, he asked, 'What do you know about this issue?'
• During the discussion, she said, 'What do you know about this situation?'

How to use What do you know about this

Use in conversations when you want someone to share their thoughts. It's informal and can be used in both spoken and written contexts but avoid in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

ask + object

Memory hint

Think of a detective asking a suspect, 'What do you know about this case?'

Related words

Collocations with What do you know about this

• know about something
• ask about something
• discuss something

Synonyms for What do you know about this

• What can you tell me about this
• What is your knowledge about this
• What information do you have on this

Common mistakes with What do you know about this

• Using 'do' incorrectly: e.g., 'What you know about this?' instead of 'What do you know about this?'
• Omitting 'this' and making it too vague.
• Confusing with 'What do you think about this?' which asks for an opinion, not knowledge.

Frequently asked questions about What do you know about this

What does What do you know about this mean?

A question asking for information or knowledge about something.

What is the definition of What do you know about this?

A question asking what someone is aware of regarding a specific topic.

How do you use What do you know about this in a sentence?

What do you know about this project?

Can you give another example of What do you know about this?

Before we proceed, what do you know about this topic?

What are synonyms for What do you know about this?

Common alternatives include What can you tell me about this, What is your knowledge about this, What information do you have on this.

What words go with What do you know about this?

It commonly pairs with know about something, ask about something, discuss something.

What are common mistakes when using What do you know about this?

Using 'do' incorrectly: e.g., 'What you know about this?' instead of 'What do you know about this?' Omitting 'this' and making it too vague. Confusing with 'What do you think about this?' which asks for an opinion, not knowledge.

How do you pronounce What do you know about this?

US: //wɑt du ju noʊ əˈbaʊt ðɪs//, UK: //wɒt duː jʊ nəʊ əˈbaʊt ðɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What do you know about this?

Use in conversations when you want someone to share their thoughts. It's informal and can be used in both spoken and written contexts but avoid in very formal situations.