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UK//wɒt əˈbaʊt ðɪs//US//wɑt əˈbaʊt ðɪs//

Meaning of What about this

A phrase to ask someone's opinion about something.

In simple words: What do you think about this?

What about this in a sentence

  • What about this option for our project?
  • I'm not sure, what about this instead?
  • What about this idea for the presentation?

How to use What about this

Used to introduce an idea or suggestion. Appropriate in discussions, but avoid in very formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of it as asking 'What do you think about this?' in a shorter way.

Related words

Collocations with What about this

  • what about this idea
  • what about this suggestion
  • what about this option

Synonyms for What about this

Common mistakes with What about this

  • Omitting 'this' and saying only 'What about?'
  • Using it in too many contexts, making conversations unclear
  • Confusing it with 'What do you think?'

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Frequently asked questions about What about this

What does What about this mean?

What do you think about this?

What is the definition of What about this?

A phrase to ask someone's opinion about something.

How do you use What about this in a sentence?

What about this option for our project?

Can you give another example of What about this?

I'm not sure, what about this instead?

What are synonyms for What about this?

Common alternatives include how about this, what do you think of this, what do you say about this.

What words go with What about this?

It commonly pairs with what about this idea, what about this suggestion, what about this option.

What are common mistakes when using What about this?

Omitting 'this' and saying only 'What about?' Using it in too many contexts, making conversations unclear Confusing it with 'What do you think?'

How do you pronounce What about this?

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

When should I use What about this?

Used to introduce an idea or suggestion. Appropriate in discussions, but avoid in very formal settings.