Middle English, from Old English hwæt, neuter of hwā who — more at who. before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning …

(used interrogatively as a request for specific information). What is the matter? (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person). What does he do? …

Guess what is often used to tell someone that you have surprising news. Guess what happened to me today! “ Guess what!” “What?” “I bought a new car.” I'll tell you what I'm going to do: I'm …

Definition of what pronoun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. used in questions to ask for particular information about somebody/something. What is your name? What (= what …

pronunciation note: Usually pronounced (hwɒt ) for meanings [sense 2], [sense 4], [sense 5] and [sense 18]. You use what in questions when you ask for specific information about something …

Used to express surprise, incredulity, or other strong and sudden excitement. 2. Chiefly British Used as a tag question, often to solicit agreement. Informal Used as an intensive at the end of …

We can use what to ask for information about things and actions: What do you want? What’s she doing? Tell her to stop at once! What time are you leaving? We can also use what in indirect …

What a beautiful day it is! 1. What is your favorite color? 2. I don't know what he wants. 1. What time does the show start? 2. What more can we do to help? 1. What? I'm busy right now. 2. …

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5 days ago · Emphasises that something is noteworthy or remarkable in quality or degree, in either a good or bad way; may be used in combination with certain other determiners, …