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What word did he use

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt wɜːd dɪd hiː juːz// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt wɜrd dɪd hi juz//

Meaning of What word did he use

A question asking for the specific word someone used in speech.

In simple words: Which word did he say?

What word did he use in a sentence

• I couldn't understand everything, so I asked, 'What word did he use?'
• When he spoke about the project, I wondered, 'What word did he use to describe it?'
• After the meeting, I turned to her and said, 'What word did he use that caused confusion?'
• She repeated, 'What word did he use?' to clarify his statement.
• In the interview, I wanted to know, 'What word did he use that impressed everyone?'

How to use What word did he use

Used to inquire about a specific word someone has spoken. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of 'word' as a puzzle piece; you want to find out which piece fits.

Related words

Collocations with What word did he use

• ask what word
• wonder what word
• know what word

Synonyms for What word did he use

• Which term did he use?
• What phrase did he say?
• What expression did he pick?

Common mistakes with What word did he use

• Confusing 'what' with 'which' when asking for a specific word.
• 'Did he said' instead of 'did he use'.
• Overusing 'what word' when a simpler question would suffice.

Frequently asked questions about What word did he use

What does What word did he use mean?

Which word did he say?

What is the definition of What word did he use?

A question asking for the specific word someone used in speech.

How do you use What word did he use in a sentence?

I couldn't understand everything, so I asked, 'What word did he use?'

Can you give another example of What word did he use?

When he spoke about the project, I wondered, 'What word did he use to describe it?'

What are synonyms for What word did he use?

Common alternatives include Which term did he use?, What phrase did he say?, What expression did he pick?.

What words go with What word did he use?

It commonly pairs with ask what word, wonder what word, know what word.

What are common mistakes when using What word did he use?

Confusing 'what' with 'which' when asking for a specific word. 'Did he said' instead of 'did he use'. Overusing 'what word' when a simpler question would suffice.

How do you pronounce What word did he use?

US: //wɑt wɜrd dɪd hi juz//, UK: //wɒt wɜːd dɪd hiː juːz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What word did he use?

Used to inquire about a specific word someone has spoken. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings.