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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 defined at sense 3.

(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? (used interrogatively to …

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 going to let …

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 that you do …

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 job) does he …

We use what to ask questions and as a pronoun and determiner. … We can use what to ask for information about things and actions: … We can use what in informal situations to ask someone to …

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 a question: Is …

Dec 4, 2025 · 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, especially 'a', less …

You use what after certain words, especially verbs and adjectives, when you are referring to a situation that is unknown or has not been specified. [...] 3. You use what at the beginning of a clause in …