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UK//wɒt dʌz ɪt miːn//US//wɑt dʌz ɪt min//

Meaning of What does it mean

A phrase used to inquire about the meaning of something.

In simple words: What is the meaning of this?

What does it mean in a sentence

  • I read the poem but what does it mean?
  • In the meeting, she asked, 'What does it mean for our project?'
  • When you say that, what does it mean to you?

How to use What does it mean

Use this phrase to ask for clarification. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid excessive use in casual conversations where simpler questions might suffice.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of it as asking for a translation of an idea.

Related words

Collocations with What does it mean

  • what does it mean in context
  • what does it mean to
  • what does this mean for us

Synonyms for What does it mean

  • What does this signify?
  • What is this about?
  • What is the significance?
  • Can you explain this?
  • What does this represent?

Common mistakes with What does it mean

  • Using 'what does this mean' without context.
  • Confusing with 'What does it mean to' when asking for definitions.
  • Inserting unnecessary words, making it convoluted.

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Frequently asked questions about What does it mean

What does What does it mean mean?

What is the meaning of this?

What is the definition of What does it mean?

A phrase used to inquire about the meaning of something.

How do you use What does it mean in a sentence?

I read the poem but what does it mean?

Can you give another example of What does it mean?

In the meeting, she asked, 'What does it mean for our project?'

What are synonyms for What does it mean?

Common alternatives include What does this signify?, What is this about?, What is the significance?, Can you explain this?, What does this represent?.

What words go with What does it mean?

It commonly pairs with what does it mean in context, what does it mean to, what does this mean for us.

What are common mistakes when using What does it mean?

Using 'what does this mean' without context. Confusing with 'What does it mean to' when asking for definitions. Inserting unnecessary words, making it convoluted.

How do you pronounce What does it mean?

US: //wɑt dʌz ɪt min//, UK: //wɒt dʌz ɪt miːn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What does it mean?

Use this phrase to ask for clarification. It's suitable for both formal and informal contexts. Avoid excessive use in casual conversations where simpler questions might suffice.