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Who's there

🇬🇧 UK //huːz ðeə// 🇺🇸 US //huːz ðɛr//

Significado de Who's there

A question asked to identify a person at the door.

In simple words: A way to ask who is at the door.

Who's there em uma frase

• When I heard a knock, I called out, 'Who's there?'
• 'Who's there?' I shouted, peering through the peephole.
• The knocking continued, making me wonder, 'Who's there?'
• I opened the door and asked, 'Who's there?'
• In a playful mood, he knocked and yelled, 'Who's there?'

Como usar Who's there

"Who's there" is often used when someone is knocking at the door. It's friendly and casual. Use it in social contexts but not in formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone greeting

Memory hint

Think of a doorbell ringing - imagine asking 'Who's there?' as you open the door.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Who's there

• ask 'who's there'
• knock on the door
• hear a knock

Synonyms for Who's there

• Who's at the door?
• Who is it?
• Who knocks?

Common mistakes with Who's there

• Using it in a formal context or with unfamiliar people.
• Confusing it with 'Who's here?' which asks about someone already present.
• Responding instead of asking when someone knocks.

Perguntas frequentes sobre "Who's there"

O que significa "Who's there"?

A way to ask who is at the door.

Qual é a definição de "Who's there"?

A question asked to identify a person at the door.

Como se usa "Who's there" em uma frase?

When I heard a knock, I called out, 'Who's there?'

Pode dar outro exemplo de "Who's there"?

'Who's there?' I shouted, peering through the peephole.

Quais são os sinônimos de "Who's there"?

Algumas alternativas comuns são Who's at the door?, Who is it?, Who knocks?.

Que palavras combinam com "Who's there"?

Costuma combinar com ask 'who's there', knock on the door, hear a knock.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar "Who's there"?

Using it in a formal context or with unfamiliar people. Confusing it with 'Who's here?' which asks about someone already present. Responding instead of asking when someone knocks.

Como se pronuncia "Who's there"?

US: //huːz ðɛr//, UK: //huːz ðeə//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

"Who's there" é formal ou informal?

"Who's there" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar "Who's there"?

"Who's there" is often used when someone is knocking at the door. It's friendly and casual. Use it in social contexts but not in formal situations.