Cool MateMeaning of What's
A contraction for 'what is' or 'what has'.
In simple words: What is
What's in a sentence
- What's your name?
- What's going on here?
- What's the matter with you?
- What's the deadline for this project?
- What's happened since I left?
How to use What's
Used in informal contexts to ask about something. Avoid in formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of 'What's the news?' like asking for an update.
Related words
Collocations with What's
Synonyms for What's
- What is
- What has
Common mistakes with What's
- Confused with 'What is' as more formal.
- Omitting the apostrophe as in 'Whats'.
What's appears in
What's in other languages
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A contraction for 'what is' or 'what has'.
How do you use What's in a sentence?
What's your name?
Can you give another example of What's?
What's going on here?
What are synonyms for What's?
Common alternatives include What is, What has.
What words go with What's?
It commonly pairs with What's your name, What's going on, What's the time.
What are common mistakes when using What's?
Confused with 'What is' as more formal. Omitting the apostrophe as in 'Whats'.
How do you pronounce What's?
US: //wɑts//, UK: //wɒts//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is What's formal or informal?
"What's" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use What's?
Used in informal contexts to ask about something. Avoid in formal writing.