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UK//wɒt wəz hɪz neɪm//US//wɑt wəz hɪz neɪm//

Meaning of What was his name

A phrase used to inquire about the name of a male person.

In simple words: A phrase used to ask for someone's name.

What was his name in a sentence

  • I forgot, what was his name again?
  • She kept talking about him, but what was his name?
  • During the event, I was curious, what was his name?
  • In the story, I couldn't catch, what was his name?

How to use What was his name

Use this phrase when you want to know the name of a person you've mentioned or seen. It is informal and can be used in conversations, often when the name was previously stated.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a detective asking about a suspect's name in a case.

Related words

Collocations with What was his name

  • ask for a name
  • remember a name
  • forget a name

Synonyms for What was his name

  • What is his name?
  • What was that guy's name?
  • What was the name of him?

Common mistakes with What was his name

  • Forgetting to use 'was' if the context is past.
  • Omitting 'his' when referring to a male.
  • Confusing it with other phrases like 'What is his name?'

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Frequently asked questions about What was his name

What does What was his name mean?

A phrase used to ask for someone's name.

What is the definition of What was his name?

A phrase used to inquire about the name of a male person.

How do you use What was his name in a sentence?

I forgot, what was his name again?

Can you give another example of What was his name?

She kept talking about him, but what was his name?

What are synonyms for What was his name?

Common alternatives include What is his name?, What was that guy's name?, What was the name of him?.

What words go with What was his name?

It commonly pairs with ask for a name, remember a name, forget a name.

What are common mistakes when using What was his name?

Forgetting to use 'was' if the context is past. Omitting 'his' when referring to a male. Confusing it with other phrases like 'What is his name?'

How do you pronounce What was his name?

US: //wɑt wəz hɪz neɪm//, UK: //wɒt wəz hɪz neɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What was his name?

Use this phrase when you want to know the name of a person you've mentioned or seen. It is informal and can be used in conversations, often when the name was previously stated.