Definition of What
What
what
Definition/Meaning
(pronoun)
used to ask about something, for example to obtain information on its nature or identity or to confirm something that was not understood or heard;
e.g. I remember what is on my grocery list, even though I forgot the list at home. She didn't hear what was said at the end of the speech because the audience started cheering.
(pronoun)
the specific thing/things or amount being referred to;
e.g. The children tried to guess what was in the bag. She donates a portion of what she earns to a local charity.
(pronoun)
used to remark that something is somehow remarkable, usually due to being exciting or surprising;
e.g. He couldn't believe what people were willing to pay for tickets to the show.
(adverb)
how, used to ask about about the extent or manner of something;
e.g. They asked what he cared whether or not they went to the museum without him.
(adjective)
used to ask about something's identity or nature or comment on something remarkably good or bad (the latter usually used in exclamations);
e.g. I asked what dish they were eating because it smelled delicious. We went up to the top of the tower, and what views of the city we had from there!
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