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UK//wɒt əˈbaʊt juː//US//wɔt əˈbaʊt ju//

Meaning of What about you

A phrase used to ask for someone's thoughts or status.

In simple words: A question asking someone for their opinion or situation.

What about you in a sentence

  • I love hiking on weekends. What about you?
  • This movie is really interesting. What about you?
  • I’ve been busy with work lately. What about you?

How to use What about you

Used in conversations to invite someone to share their thoughts. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but can sound informal in professional contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of 'what' to remember asking about someone else.

Related words

Collocations with What about you

  • what about you
  • not much, what about you
  • what about you guys
  • what about you, though

Synonyms for What about you

Common mistakes with What about you

  • Omitted 'what' in casual speech, saying just 'about you?'
  • Used inappropriately in formal emails or letters.
  • Confused with 'how about you?' in some contexts.

Compare What about you with What do you think, How about you

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Frequently asked questions about What about you

What does What about you mean?

A question asking someone for their opinion or situation.

What is the definition of What about you?

A phrase used to ask for someone's thoughts or status.

How do you use What about you in a sentence?

I love hiking on weekends. What about you?

Can you give another example of What about you?

This movie is really interesting. What about you?

What are synonyms for What about you?

Common alternatives include what do you think, how about you, what's your take, what's your opinion.

What words go with What about you?

It commonly pairs with what about you, not much, what about you, what about you guys, what about you, though.

What are common mistakes when using What about you?

Omitted 'what' in casual speech, saying just 'about you?' Used inappropriately in formal emails or letters. Confused with 'how about you?' in some contexts.

How do you pronounce What about you?

US: //wɔt əˈbaʊt ju//, UK: //wɒt əˈbaʊt juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What about you?

Used in conversations to invite someone to share their thoughts. Appropriate in both casual and formal settings, but can sound informal in professional contexts.