Cool MateMeaning of What is the word
A phrase used to ask for clarification about a specific word.
In simple words: a question asking for the correct word
What is the word in a sentence
- Can you tell me, what is the word for fear of heights?
- When you don't know the name, just ask, what is the word?
- In the meeting, he asked, what is the word that describes innovation?
How to use What is the word
Use when asking someone to clarify or provide a specific word. It's suitable for both formal and informal conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone question
Memory hint
Think of needing to know the exact word — like a curious cat asking!
Related words
Collocations with What is the word
- find out what is the word
- express what is the word
- ask what is the word
Synonyms for What is the word
- what's the term?
- what's the name?
- what do you call it?
Common mistakes with What is the word
- Omitting 'the' and asking 'what is word?'
- Using it in very formal writing, which may seem too casual
- Confusing it with 'what is this?' when referring to an object instead
What is the word appears in
What is the word in other languages
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Frequently asked questions about What is the word
What does What is the word mean?
a question asking for the correct word
What is the definition of What is the word?
A phrase used to ask for clarification about a specific word.
How do you use What is the word in a sentence?
Can you tell me, what is the word for fear of heights?
Can you give another example of What is the word?
When you don't know the name, just ask, what is the word?
What are synonyms for What is the word?
Common alternatives include what's the term?, what's the name?, what do you call it?.
What words go with What is the word?
It commonly pairs with find out what is the word, express what is the word, ask what is the word.
What are common mistakes when using What is the word?
Omitting 'the' and asking 'what is word?' Using it in very formal writing, which may seem too casual Confusing it with 'what is this?' when referring to an object instead
How do you pronounce What is the word?
US: //wɑt ɪz ðə wɜrd//, UK: //wɒt ɪz ðə wɜːd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use What is the word?
Use when asking someone to clarify or provide a specific word. It's suitable for both formal and informal conversations.