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What can we do then

🇬🇧 UK //wɒt kæn wiː duː ðɛn// 🇺🇸 US //wɑt kæn wi du ðɛn//

Meaning of What can we do then

A question seeking options or solutions in response to a situation.

In simple words: A phrase asking for suggestions or actions in a situation.

What can we do then in a sentence

• After the game was canceled, I asked, 'What can we do then?'
• When the plan fell through, she sighed and said, 'What can we do then?'
• Realizing we were lost, he turned and asked, 'What can we do then?'
• The teacher paused and asked, 'What can we do then to help everyone understand?'
• Faced with a tough decision, they wondered aloud, 'What can we do then?'

How to use What can we do then

Used in conversations to seek advice or solutions. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Imagine a group of friends pondering their next move, 'What can we do then?'

Related words

Collocations with What can we do then

• What can we do then?
• What can we do next?
• What can we do to help?
• What can we do about it?
• What can we do now?

Synonyms for What can we do then

• What should we do now?
• What are our options?
• What next?
• How shall we proceed?
• What can we try?

Common mistakes with What can we do then

• Confused with 'What should we do then?' which adds more urgency.
• Using it in response to statements without context can be awkward.

Frequently asked questions about What can we do then

What does What can we do then mean?

A phrase asking for suggestions or actions in a situation.

What is the definition of What can we do then?

A question seeking options or solutions in response to a situation.

How do you use What can we do then in a sentence?

After the game was canceled, I asked, 'What can we do then?'

Can you give another example of What can we do then?

When the plan fell through, she sighed and said, 'What can we do then?'

What are synonyms for What can we do then?

Common alternatives include What should we do now?, What are our options?, What next?, How shall we proceed?, What can we try?.

What words go with What can we do then?

It commonly pairs with What can we do then?, What can we do next?, What can we do to help?, What can we do about it?, What can we do now?.

What are common mistakes when using What can we do then?

Confused with 'What should we do then?' which adds more urgency. Using it in response to statements without context can be awkward.

How do you pronounce What can we do then?

US: //wɑt kæn wi du ðɛn//, UK: //wɒt kæn wiː duː ðɛn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What can we do then?

Used in conversations to seek advice or solutions. Appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.