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- pronunciation:
- wuht
[or]
hwuht
- parts of speech:
- pronoun, noun, adjective, adverb, interjection
- phrases:
- so what?
part of speech: |
pronoun |
definition 1: |
which thing or kind of thing.
What will you wear to the party? |
definition 2: |
used to ask for specific information.
What did he say?What do you want? |
definition 3: |
used to inquire the source or identity of.
What is your name? |
definition 4: |
how much.
What did it cost? |
definition 5: |
as many or as much as.
The doctors did what they could, but they couldn't save him. |
definition 6: |
that which.
I did what they asked me to do.Do you know what happened? |
definition 7: |
whatever.
You can do what you want; it doesn't matter to me.I'll be there, come what may. |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
the fundamental nature of a thing; basics.
She knows the what and who of local politics. |
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part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
which one or ones.
What brand of cheese shall I buy? |
definition 2: |
whatever.
Give him what help he needs. |
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part of speech: |
adverb |
definition: |
how much; to how great an extent.
What do you care? |
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part of speech: |
interjection |
definition: |
used to express surprise, incredulity, or amazement.
What, no money? |
phrase: |
so what? |
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