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What'd you do

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt dʒə du// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt dʒə du//

Meaning of What'd you do

A casual way to ask someone about their recent activities.

In simple words: What did you do?

What'd you do in a sentence

• After the weekend, I asked my friend, 'What'd you do?'
• During lunch, I casually said, 'What'd you do last night?'
• When she returned from vacation, I couldn't wait to ask, 'What'd you do?'
• At the party, I overheard someone ask, 'What'd you do for fun this summer?'
• He looked at me and said, 'What'd you do today? Did anything exciting happen?'

How to use What'd you do

Used in casual conversations, typically when asking someone about their recent actions or experiences. Not suitable for formal or professional contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine a friend asking you about their day, saying 'What'd you do?' with curiosity.

Related words

Collocations with What'd you do

• ask what'd you do
• heard what'd you do
• wonder what'd you do

Synonyms for What'd you do

• What did you do
• What were you up to
• What happened
• What did you get up to

Common mistakes with What'd you do

• Using it in a formal context.
• Not recognizing it's a contraction of 'What did you do?'.
• Confusing it with similar phrases like 'What are you doing?'

Frequently asked questions about What'd you do

What does What'd you do mean?

What did you do?

What is the definition of What'd you do?

A casual way to ask someone about their recent activities.

How do you use What'd you do in a sentence?

After the weekend, I asked my friend, 'What'd you do?'

Can you give another example of What'd you do?

During lunch, I casually said, 'What'd you do last night?'

What are synonyms for What'd you do?

Common alternatives include What did you do, What were you up to, What happened, What did you get up to.

What words go with What'd you do?

It commonly pairs with ask what'd you do, heard what'd you do, wonder what'd you do.

What are common mistakes when using What'd you do?

Using it in a formal context. Not recognizing it's a contraction of 'What did you do?'. Confusing it with similar phrases like 'What are you doing?'

How do you pronounce What'd you do?

US: //wɑt dʒə du//, UK: //wɒt dʒə du//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is What'd you do formal or informal?

"What'd you do" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use What'd you do?

Used in casual conversations, typically when asking someone about their recent actions or experiences. Not suitable for formal or professional contexts.