What - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |wʌt|  American pronunciation of the word what
Brit.  |wɒt|  British pronunciation of the word what

pronoun

- (interrogative) Which thing, event, circumstance, etc.: used interrogatively in asking for the specification of an identity, quantity, quality, etc.
- (UK, colloquial) An interrogative which asks "Don't you agree?"
It's rather late, what?
- (relative, nonstandard) That; which.
- (relative) That which; those that; the thing that.
he knows what he wants;  what is tossed upward falls back down

adverb

- In some manner or degree; in part; partly; usually followed by with.
What with singing and joking, the time passed quickly.
- Such; this is; that is.
What a pity.
What a beautiful day!
-  John Milton
But what do I stand reckoning upon advantages and gains lost by the misrule and turbulency of the prelates?
- (now rare) Used to introduce each of two coordinate phrases or concepts; both...and.

interjection

- An expression of surprise or disbelief.
What! That's amazing.
- (UK, colloquial, dated) Is that not true?
It's a nice day, what? (sometimes repeated, e.g.: What-what?)

noun

- (obsolete) something; thing; stuff

Extra examples

I don't know what he said.

At what hour he returned is unknown.

What are you doing?

What subjects did you enjoy most?

What colour is the new carpet?

What's your new boss like?

What do you think of my painting?

What do you mean, you want to spend Christmas alone?

What on earth's going on?

No one knows exactly what happened.

It is not clear to what extent these views were shared.

They're discussing what to do next.

Show me what you bought.

I believe what he told me.

I could get you a job here if that's what you want.

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