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Meaning of
what
in English
what
uk
//wʌt//
#essential
#a1
Definitions
Pronoun
asking
for
identity
or
quantity
;
specification
referring
to
a
thing
;
that
or
which
I
can
tell
you
what
happened
yesterday
.
anything
;
no
matter
what
You
can
eat
what
you
like
for
breakfast
.
referring
to
a
thing
or
things
;
that
which
is
meant
I
can
see
what
you're
trying
to
do
.
asking
for
identification
or
details
Can
you
tell
me
what
time
the
store
opens
?
the
thing
or
things
being
referred
to
The
question
is
what
we
should
do
next
to
solve
the
problem
.
anything
or
everything
;
whatever
exists
(
in
a
situation
)
The
issue
is
what
affects
the
entire
community
.
Adverb
in
what
way
;
to
what
extent
I'm
not
sure
what
you
mean
by
that
.
Determiner
asking
about
identity
or
nature
;
inquiring
about
something
The
company
will
decide
what
products
to
launch
next
year
.
expressing
surprise
or
disbelief
;
questioning
information
What
a
beautiful
view
from
the
top
of
the
mountain
!
inquiring
about
the
reason
or
purpose
;
seeking
explanation
What
is
the
purpose
of
this
meeting
?
specifying
one
of
many
options
;
making
a
choice
The
menu
tells
you
what
dishes
are
available
today
.
referring
to
any
or
all
of
something
What
books
do
you
have
on
your
shelf
?
expressing
surprise
or
emphasis
What
a
wonderful
surprise
party
you
threw
for
me
!
Compounds / Phrases
whatnots
say what
pick up what someone is putting down
what-what
what a pity
whaddayacallit
wassup
so what
to what end
come what may
whatcha
wotcha