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UK//wɒts ðə njuːz//US//wɑts ðə nuːz//

Meaning of What's the news

A casual way to inquire about updates or current events.

In simple words: What information or updates do we have?

What's the news in a sentence

  • When we met, I asked, 'What's the news?'
  • She smiled and replied, 'Not much, what's the news with you?'
  • At the office, I often hear co-workers say, 'What's the news on the project?'
  • During our call, he simply asked, 'What's the news today?'
  • I enjoy reading the paper to find out, 'What's the news around town?'

How to use What's the news

Used in casual conversation to ask for updates. It may sound too informal in formal settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of 'news' as 'new info' to remember the phrase.

Related words

Collocations with What's the news

  • hear the news
  • bad news
  • good news
  • latest news

Synonyms for What's the news

Common mistakes with What's the news

  • Using it in formal contexts like business meetings.
  • Confusing with 'what's new', which is slightly different.
  • Omitting 'the' before 'news', which is grammatically incorrect.

Compare What's the news with What's happening, What’s going on

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Frequently asked questions about What's the news

What does What's the news mean?

What information or updates do we have?

What is the definition of What's the news?

A casual way to inquire about updates or current events.

How do you use What's the news in a sentence?

When we met, I asked, 'What's the news?'

Can you give another example of What's the news?

She smiled and replied, 'Not much, what's the news with you?'

What are synonyms for What's the news?

Common alternatives include What's happening?, What's going on?, Any updates?.

What words go with What's the news?

It commonly pairs with hear the news, bad news, good news, latest news.

What are common mistakes when using What's the news?

Using it in formal contexts like business meetings. Confusing with 'what's new', which is slightly different. Omitting 'the' before 'news', which is grammatically incorrect.

How do you pronounce What's the news?

US: //wɑts ðə nuːz//, UK: //wɒts ðə njuːz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use What's the news?

Used in casual conversation to ask for updates. It may sound too informal in formal settings.