Definitions for 'what':
Below, we have different definitions or meanings of the word what. These different definitions are grouped based on the different parts of speech. You will also find examples for every definition if available
Adverb : Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how something is done.
UK: /wɔt/
US: /wʌt/
Definition 1
(Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.
Noun: Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas.
UK: /wɔt/
US: /wʌt/
Definition 1
Something; thing; stuff.
Definition 2
The identity of a thing, as an answer to a question of what.
Definition 3
Something that is addressed by what, as opposed to a person, addressed by who.
Adverb : Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to provide more information about how something is done.
UK: /wɔt/
US: /wʌt/
Definition 1
(usually followed by "with," but also sometimes "would" or "might," especially in finance) In some manner or degree; in part; partly. See also what with
The market will calculate these higher risks in their funding costs what might result in higher lending rates.
Definition 2
Such.
What a beautiful day!
Definition 3
Why.
Definition 4
Used to introduce each of two coordinate phrases or concepts; both…and.
Pronoun: Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition in a sentence.
UK: /wɔt/
US: /wʌt/
Definition 1
(interrogative) Which thing, event, circumstance, etc.: used interrogatively in asking for the specification of an identity, quantity, quality, etc.
Definition 2
That which; those that; the thing that.
He knows what he wants.
Definition 3
(relative) That; which; who.
Definition 4
Whatever.
I will do what I can to help you.
Part of Speech: Interjection. Interjections are short exclamatory words or phrases that convey strong emotions.
UK: /wɔt/
US: /wʌt/
Definition 1
An expression of surprise or disbelief.
Definition 2
What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.
What? I'm busy.
Definition 3
Clipping of what do you say?
Definition 4
What did you say? I beg your pardon?
Definition 5
(typically with a) An intensifier to an adjective phrase; used to begin a sentence.
What a nice car.
Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms: such
Synonyms: what-what, wot, come again, pardon
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