2K

What do you really want

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt duː jʊ ˈrɪəli wɒnt// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt du jʊ ˈrɪli wɑnt//

Meaning of What do you really want

A question asking about someone's true desires or needs.

In simple words: What do you truly desire?

What do you really want in a sentence

• In order to help you, I need to ask, what do you really want?
• During our talk, I kept wondering, what do you really want out of this relationship?
• At the end of the day, what do you really want from life?
• She paused and asked, 'What do you really want to achieve with your goals?'
• When making a decision, consider: What do you really want in this situation?

How to use What do you really want

Use in conversations to seek clarity about someone's desires. Appropriate in casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

question phrase

Memory hint

Think of a detective asking: 'What do you really want to know?'

Related words

Collocations with What do you really want

• ask what you really want
• clarify what you really want
• understand what you really want

Synonyms for What do you really want

• What do you truly seek?
• What is your desire?
• What do you wish for?
• What do you crave?
• What do you hope for?

Common mistakes with What do you really want

• Overly formal constructions that sound unnatural.
• Misplacing words, e.g. 'What you want really do?'
• Adding unnecessary words, e.g. 'What do you actually really want?'

Frequently asked questions about What do you really want

What does What do you really want mean?

What do you truly desire?

What is the definition of What do you really want?

A question asking about someone's true desires or needs.

How do you use What do you really want in a sentence?

In order to help you, I need to ask, what do you really want?

Can you give another example of What do you really want?

During our talk, I kept wondering, what do you really want out of this relationship?

What are synonyms for What do you really want?

Common alternatives include What do you truly seek?, What is your desire?, What do you wish for?, What do you crave?, What do you hope for?.

What words go with What do you really want?

It commonly pairs with ask what you really want, clarify what you really want, understand what you really want.

What are common mistakes when using What do you really want?

Overly formal constructions that sound unnatural. Misplacing words, e.g. 'What you want really do?' Adding unnecessary words, e.g. 'What do you actually really want?'

How do you pronounce What do you really want?

US: //wɑt du jʊ ˈrɪli wɑnt//, UK: //wɒt duː jʊ ˈrɪəli wɒnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What do you really want?

Use in conversations to seek clarity about someone's desires. Appropriate in casual and formal contexts.