Cool MateMeaning of What
In simple words: Used to ask for information about something.
What in a sentence
- What is your name?
- What do you want to eat?
- What time is the meeting?
- What happened yesterday?
- What about going to the park?
How to use What
Grammar pattern
what + subject + verb?
Memory hint
Think of 'what' as 'what's that?' when seeking answers about unfamiliar things.
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Collocations with What
- what time
- what if
- what about
Common mistakes with What
- 'What' is sometimes confused with 'which' when choosing from specific options.
- Learners may forget to use a subject after 'what'.
- Using 'what' to ask about time, when 'when' should be used.
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Frequently asked questions about What
What does What mean?
Used to ask for information about something.
What is the definition of What?
used in questions to ask for particular information about somebody/something
How do you use What in a sentence?
What is your name?
Can you give another example of What?
What do you want to eat?
What are synonyms for What?
Common alternatives include which, that, whatever.
What is the opposite of What?
Opposite meanings include that, nothing.
What words go with What?
It commonly pairs with what time, what if, what about.
What are common mistakes when using What?
'What' is sometimes confused with 'which' when choosing from specific options. Learners may forget to use a subject after 'what'. Using 'what' to ask about time, when 'when' should be used.
How do you pronounce What?
US: /["/wʌt/"]/, UK: /["/wɒt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What?
Used to ask questions in a variety of situations. Avoid in very formal contexts; in those cases, use 'that which' or 'which one'.
What CEFR level is What?
"What" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.