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What's gonna happen to him

🇬🇧 UK //wɒts ˈɡɒnə ˈhæpən tə hɪm// 🇺🇸 US //wɑts ˈɡɑnə ˈhæpən tə hɪm//

Meaning of What's gonna happen to him

A casual way to ask about the future events affecting him.

In simple words: What will happen to him?

What's gonna happen to him in a sentence

• I wonder what's gonna happen to him after the job interview.
• If he doesn't study, what's gonna happen to him in the exams?
• I can't stop thinking about what's gonna happen to him now that he moved away.
• What's gonna happen to him if he doesn't follow the rules?

How to use What's gonna happen to him

Used in casual conversation to express curiosity about someone's future. Not appropriate for formal contexts or written communication.

Grammar pattern

informal question

Memory hint

Think of 'gonna' as a casual way of saying 'going to' with a relaxed tone.

Related words

Collocations with What's gonna happen to him

• wonder what's gonna happen
• ask what's gonna happen
• think about what's gonna happen

Synonyms for What's gonna happen to him

• What will occur to him?
• What is going to take place with him?
• What’s next for him?

Common mistakes with What's gonna happen to him

• Mistakenly replace 'gonna' with 'going to' making it too formal.
• Omitting 'what's' to say 'Gonna happen to him' which sounds incomplete.
• Using past tense 'what happened to him' instead of future.

Frequently asked questions about "What's gonna happen to him"

What does "What's gonna happen to him" mean?

What will happen to him?

What is the definition of "What's gonna happen to him"?

A casual way to ask about the future events affecting him.

How do you use "What's gonna happen to him" in a sentence?

I wonder what's gonna happen to him after the job interview.

Can you give another example of "What's gonna happen to him"?

If he doesn't study, what's gonna happen to him in the exams?

What are synonyms for "What's gonna happen to him"?

Common alternatives include What will occur to him?, What is going to take place with him?, What’s next for him?.

What words go with "What's gonna happen to him"?

It commonly pairs with wonder what's gonna happen, ask what's gonna happen, think about what's gonna happen.

What are common mistakes when using "What's gonna happen to him"?

Mistakenly replace 'gonna' with 'going to' making it too formal. Omitting 'what's' to say 'Gonna happen to him' which sounds incomplete. Using past tense 'what happened to him' instead of future.

How do you pronounce "What's gonna happen to him"?

US: //wɑts ˈɡɑnə ˈhæpən tə hɪm//, UK: //wɒts ˈɡɒnə ˈhæpən tə hɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "What's gonna happen to him"?

Used in casual conversation to express curiosity about someone's future. Not appropriate for formal contexts or written communication.