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What does that mean to you

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt dʌz ðæt miːn tʊ jʊ// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt dʌz ðæt min tə ju//

Meaning of What does that mean to you

A question asking for someone's personal interpretation or significance of something.

In simple words: What does this mean for you?

What does that mean to you in a sentence

• When I say 'freedom', what does that mean to you?
• 'This artwork is powerful; what does it mean to you?'
• I'm curious, what does that mean to you in this situation?

How to use What does that mean to you

Use when asking someone's personal interpretation or feelings about something. Suitable in conversations, but may be too direct in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of asking someone to explain their personal connection like a 'what' and 'mean' puzzle.

Related words

Collocations with What does that mean to you

• mean something to you
• what does that mean
• mean to someone
• what does this imply
• interpret that meaning

Synonyms for What does that mean to you

• What is your interpretation?
• What does this signify for you?
• How do you feel about this?
• What is your perspective?
• What does this imply for you?

Common mistakes with What does that mean to you

• Forgetting to make it a question.
• Confusing it with 'what that means to you'.
• Using it without context.

Frequently asked questions about What does that mean to you

What does What does that mean to you mean?

What does this mean for you?

What is the definition of What does that mean to you?

A question asking for someone's personal interpretation or significance of something.

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

When I say 'freedom', what does that mean to you?

Can you give another example of What does that mean to you?

'This artwork is powerful; what does it mean to you?'

What are synonyms for What does that mean to you?

Common alternatives include What is your interpretation?, What does this signify for you?, How do you feel about this?, What is your perspective?, What does this imply for you?.

What words go with What does that mean to you?

It commonly pairs with mean something to you, what does that mean, mean to someone, what does this imply, interpret that meaning.

What are common mistakes when using What does that mean to you?

Forgetting to make it a question. Confusing it with 'what that means to you'. Using it without context.

How do you pronounce What does that mean to you?

US: //wɑt dʌz ðæt min tə ju//, UK: //wɒt dʌz ðæt miːn tʊ jʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What does that mean to you?

Use when asking someone's personal interpretation or feelings about something. Suitable in conversations, but may be too direct in formal writing.