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Meaning of What is this

A question used to ask about the identity or nature of something.

In simple words: A question asking about the identity of something.

What is this in a sentence

  • Excuse me, **what is this** on the table?
  • I found an object in the drawer; **what is this**?
  • Looking at the strange art, she asked, '**what is this** doing here?'

How to use What is this

Used when you want clarification about an object or situation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a detective looking at a mystery box and saying, 'What is this?'

Related words

Collocations with What is this

  • what is this thing
  • what is this about
  • what is this supposed to be

Synonyms for What is this

Common mistakes with What is this

  • Omitting 'is', saying 'what this?' instead
  • Using 'who' instead of 'what' for inanimate objects

Compare What is this with What's this, What is that

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Frequently asked questions about What is this

What does What is this mean?

A question asking about the identity of something.

What is the definition of What is this?

A question used to ask about the identity or nature of something.

How do you use What is this in a sentence?

Excuse me, **what is this** on the table?

Can you give another example of What is this?

I found an object in the drawer; **what is this**?

What are synonyms for What is this?

Common alternatives include what's this, what is that.

What words go with What is this?

It commonly pairs with what is this thing, what is this about, what is this supposed to be.

What are common mistakes when using What is this?

Omitting 'is', saying 'what this?' instead Using 'who' instead of 'what' for inanimate objects

How do you pronounce What is this?

US: //wɑt ɪz ðɪs//, UK: //wɒt ɪz ðɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What is this?

Used when you want clarification about an object or situation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.