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UK//wɒt dʊ jʊ hæv//US//wɑt du jʊ hæv//

Meaning of What do you have

A question inquiring about someone's possessions or current situation.

In simple words: A question asking what someone possesses or is experiencing.

What do you have in a sentence

  • What do you have in your bag?
  • During the meeting, Emily asked, 'What do you have to share with us?'
  • When you visit a friend, you might ask, 'What do you have to eat?'
  • In class, the teacher wanted to know, 'What do you have for homework?'
  • When meeting someone new, you might say, 'So, what do you have planned for the weekend?'

How to use What do you have

Use this phrase in everyday conversation to ask about someone's belongings or situation. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of 'what do you have' as a treasure hunt question looking for hidden gems!

Related words

Collocations with What do you have

  • what do you have to offer
  • what do you have for me
  • what do you have in mind

Synonyms for What do you have

  • What do you possess?
  • What are you carrying?
  • What’s in your mind?

Common mistakes with What do you have

  • Confusing it with 'What have you got?' which is more informal.
  • Forgetting to use it when asking about feelings or experiences.

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Frequently asked questions about What do you have

What does What do you have mean?

A question asking what someone possesses or is experiencing.

What is the definition of What do you have?

A question inquiring about someone's possessions or current situation.

How do you use What do you have in a sentence?

What do you have in your bag?

Can you give another example of What do you have?

During the meeting, Emily asked, 'What do you have to share with us?'

What are synonyms for What do you have?

Common alternatives include What do you possess?, What are you carrying?, What’s in your mind?.

What words go with What do you have?

It commonly pairs with what do you have to offer, what do you have for me, what do you have in mind.

What are common mistakes when using What do you have?

Confusing it with 'What have you got?' which is more informal. Forgetting to use it when asking about feelings or experiences.

How do you pronounce What do you have?

US: //wɑt du jʊ hæv//, UK: //wɒt dʊ jʊ hæv//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What do you have?

Use this phrase in everyday conversation to ask about someone's belongings or situation. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.