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What does that mean

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt dʌz ðæt miːn// 🇺🇸 US //wɑːt dʌz ðæt miːn//

Meaning of What does that mean

A request for the explanation or definition of something.

In simple words: What is the meaning of this?

What does that mean in a sentence

• I saw a strange sign and asked, 'What does that mean?'
• 'What does that mean?' she asked, confused by the new instructions.
• When he spoke in riddles, I couldn't help but wonder, 'What does that mean?'

How to use What does that mean

Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate for asking clarification in casual settings, but can also be used in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of 'What does that mean?' as asking for a map to understand a journey.

Related words

Collocations with What does that mean

• ask what it means
• wonder what that means
• explain what it means

Synonyms for What does that mean

• What is that?
• What does it signify?
• What is the interpretation?
• What does it indicate?

Common mistakes with What does that mean

• Omitting 'that' in informal speech (e.g., 'What does mean?')
• Using it without context (vague questions)
• Confusing with 'What do you mean?' which is more personal

Frequently asked questions about What does that mean

What does What does that mean mean?

What is the meaning of this?

What is the definition of What does that mean?

A request for the explanation or definition of something.

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

I saw a strange sign and asked, 'What does that mean?'

Can you give another example of What does that mean?

'What does that mean?' she asked, confused by the new instructions.

What are synonyms for What does that mean?

Common alternatives include What is that?, What does it signify?, What is the interpretation?, What does it indicate?.

What words go with What does that mean?

It commonly pairs with ask what it means, wonder what that means, explain what it means.

What are common mistakes when using What does that mean?

Omitting 'that' in informal speech (e.g., 'What does mean?') Using it without context (vague questions) Confusing with 'What do you mean?' which is more personal

How do you pronounce What does that mean?

US: //wɑːt dʌz ðæt miːn//, UK: //wɒt dʌz ðæt miːn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What does that mean?

Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate for asking clarification in casual settings, but can also be used in formal contexts.