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UK//wɒt duː jʊ wɒnt//US//wɑt du jʊ wɑnt//

Meaning of What do you want

A question to inquire about someone's preferences or desires.

In simple words: A question asking someone about their desires or needs.

What do you want in a sentence

  • When he asked me, 'What do you want?', I felt appreciated.
  • During our meeting, she said, 'What do you want from this project?'
  • I usually reply, 'What do you want for dinner?' when asked.

How to use What do you want

Use in conversations to express interest in others' needs. Avoid in overly formal settings.

Grammar pattern

what do you want + object

Memory hint

Think of asking a waiter what you want to eat.

Related words

Collocations with What do you want

  • want to eat
  • want to do
  • want help

Synonyms for What do you want

  • What would you like?
  • What is your wish?
  • What are your desires?

Opposites of What do you want

Common mistakes with What do you want

  • Omitting 'do' in questions (e.g. 'What you want?')
  • Using incorrect verb forms (e.g. 'What wants you?')

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Frequently asked questions about What do you want

What does What do you want mean?

A question asking someone about their desires or needs.

What is the definition of What do you want?

A question to inquire about someone's preferences or desires.

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

When he asked me, 'What do you want?', I felt appreciated.

Can you give another example of What do you want?

During our meeting, she said, 'What do you want from this project?'

What are synonyms for What do you want?

Common alternatives include What would you like?, What is your wish?, What are your desires?.

What is the opposite of What do you want?

Opposite meanings include I don't want, I don't need, Nothing, Do you want.

What words go with What do you want?

It commonly pairs with want to eat, want to do, want help.

What are common mistakes when using What do you want?

Omitting 'do' in questions (e.g. 'What you want?') Using incorrect verb forms (e.g. 'What wants you?')

How do you pronounce What do you want?

US: //wɑt du jʊ wɑnt//, UK: //wɒt duː jʊ wɒnt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What do you want?

Use in conversations to express interest in others' needs. Avoid in overly formal settings.