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UK//wɒts ɪt miːn//US//wɑts ɪt min//

Meaning of What’s it mean

A phrase asking for the explanation of something.

In simple words: What does it mean?

What’s it mean in a sentence

  • When I saw the strange sign, I asked, 'What’s it mean?'
  • 'What’s it mean?' is often heard in classrooms when students are confused.
  • After hearing the idiom, she wondered, 'What’s it mean?'
  • He kept saying things in code, and I wanted to know, 'What’s it mean?'
  • In literature class, I often ask the teacher, 'What’s it mean?'

How to use What’s it mean

Use in casual conversations when asking for clarification. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of it like asking for the definition of something you don’t understand.

Related words

Collocations with What’s it mean

  • ask what it means
  • wonder what it means
  • clarify what it means

Synonyms for What’s it mean

Common mistakes with What’s it mean

  • Using it with complex language; keep it simple.
  • Confusing with 'What does it mean for me?' which is more specific.
  • Sometimes misheard as 'What's it meant?', which is incorrect.

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Frequently asked questions about What’s it mean

What does What’s it mean mean?

What does it mean?

What is the definition of What’s it mean?

A phrase asking for the explanation of something.

How do you use What’s it mean in a sentence?

When I saw the strange sign, I asked, 'What’s it mean?'

Can you give another example of What’s it mean?

'What’s it mean?' is often heard in classrooms when students are confused.

What are synonyms for What’s it mean?

Common alternatives include What does it signify?, What is it?, What is the meaning?.

What words go with What’s it mean?

It commonly pairs with ask what it means, wonder what it means, clarify what it means.

What are common mistakes when using What’s it mean?

Using it with complex language; keep it simple. Confusing with 'What does it mean for me?' which is more specific. Sometimes misheard as 'What's it meant?', which is incorrect.

How do you pronounce What’s it mean?

US: //wɑts ɪt min//, UK: //wɒts ɪt miːn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What’s it mean?

Use in casual conversations when asking for clarification. Avoid in formal writing.