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UK//wɒt wəz ɪt//US//wɑt wəz ɪt//

Significado de What was it

A question asking for details about something that was previously mentioned.

In simple words: A question asking for information about something mentioned earlier.

What was it en una frase

  • I heard a loud noise. What was it?
  • During the meeting, there was a strange point. What was it?
  • You mentioned a movie earlier. What was it?
  • I saw a beautiful painting. What was it?
  • They talked about a book last week. What was it?

Cómo usar What was it

Used in casual conversations to inquire about a previous topic. Can be unclear if not enough context is provided.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of wanting to know a 'what' from the past - 'What was it?'

Palabras relacionadas

Collocations with What was it

  • What was it about
  • What was it like
  • What was it for

Synonyms for What was it

Common mistakes with What was it

  • Omitting context can lead to confusion.
  • Confusing with 'What is it' which asks for current information.
  • Using it improperly in formal contexts.

What was it appears in

What was it en otros idiomas

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Preguntas frecuentes sobre "What was it"

¿Qué significa "What was it"?

A question asking for information about something mentioned earlier.

¿Cuál es la definición de "What was it"?

A question asking for details about something that was previously mentioned.

¿Cómo se usa "What was it" en una frase?

I heard a loud noise. What was it?

¿Puedes dar otro ejemplo de "What was it"?

During the meeting, there was a strange point. What was it?

¿Cuáles son los sinónimos de "What was it"?

Algunas alternativas comunes son What happened, What occurred, What was that.

¿Qué palabras acompañan a "What was it"?

Suele combinarse con What was it about, What was it like, What was it for.

¿Cuáles son los errores comunes al usar "What was it"?

Omitting context can lead to confusion. Confusing with 'What is it' which asks for current information. Using it improperly in formal contexts.

¿Cómo se pronuncia "What was it"?

US: //wɑt wəz ɪt//, UK: //wɒt wəz ɪt//. Escucha el audio de arriba para oír la pronunciación nativa.

¿Cuándo debo usar "What was it"?

Used in casual conversations to inquire about a previous topic. Can be unclear if not enough context is provided.