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Meaning of what
The primary meaning of the word "what" is used to ask for information or clarification about something.
Etymology of what
The word "what" originates from Old English "hwæt", which was used as an interrogative pronoun to ask about the identity or nature of something
The word has its roots in Proto-Germanic and Proto-Indo-European languages, and has evolved over time to take on various meanings and uses in Modern English
Synonyms
which
that
whatever
whichever
whatchamacallit
thingamajig
thing
thingy
gizmo
gadget
doohickey
contraption
device
apparatus
something
anything
everything
whosoever
whatsoever
however
whatever
whomever
whomsoever
whatever
no matter what
whatnot
whatchamaycallit
whatsis
whatsisname
Definitions
- Used to ask for information about something, especially its name or purpose
- Used to ask someone to explain or describe something
- Used to express surprise or shock at something
- Used in questions to ask about the identity, nature, or value of something
Usage Examples
- What is your name?
- What are you doing tonight?
- What is the meaning of life?
- I don't know what to say.
- What a beautiful day it is!