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UK//wɒt ɑː ðeɪ//US//wʌt ɑr ðeɪ//

Meaning of What are they

A phrase used to inquire about a specific group or items.

In simple words: A question asking about a group of people or things.

What are they in a sentence

  • What are they doing over there?
  • What are they called?
  • Can you tell me what are they?

How to use What are they

Used in conversations when seeking to identify or gather information about a group. Avoid in formal writing, more appropriate in spoken contexts.

Grammar pattern

question phrase

Memory hint

Think of 'what' looking at a group of unknown people, like asking 'What are they doing?'

Related words

Collocations with What are they

  • what are they called
  • what are they thinking
  • what are they for

Synonyms for What are they

  • what are those
  • who are they
  • what are these

Common mistakes with What are they

  • Using 'what is they' instead of 'what are they'
  • Confusing with 'who are they' when asking about people
  • Not using it in questions, like making it a statement

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Frequently asked questions about What are they

What does What are they mean?

A question asking about a group of people or things.

What is the definition of What are they?

A phrase used to inquire about a specific group or items.

How do you use What are they in a sentence?

What are they doing over there?

Can you give another example of What are they?

What are they called?

What are synonyms for What are they?

Common alternatives include what are those, who are they, what are these.

What words go with What are they?

It commonly pairs with what are they called, what are they thinking, what are they for.

What are common mistakes when using What are they?

Using 'what is they' instead of 'what are they' Confusing with 'who are they' when asking about people Not using it in questions, like making it a statement

How do you pronounce What are they?

US: //wʌt ɑr ðeɪ//, UK: //wɒt ɑː ðeɪ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What are they?

Used in conversations when seeking to identify or gather information about a group. Avoid in formal writing, more appropriate in spoken contexts.