what

A1
Pronunciation
/wɔt/
/wʌt/
[wʌɾ]
/wɒt/
/wɒt/
/wɒt/
[wʌɾ]
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Something; thing; stuff.

2 Definition

The identity of a thing, as an answer to a question of what.

3 Definition

Something that is addressed by what, as opposed to a person, addressed by who.

Adverb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

(Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.

2 Definition

(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

Example Sentences
  • The market will calculate these higher risks in their funding costs what might result in higher lending rates.
3 Definition

Such.

Example Sentences
  • What a beautiful day!
4 Definition

Why.

5 Definition

Used to introduce each of two coordinate phrases or concepts; both…and.

Interjection
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

An expression of surprise or disbelief.

2 Definition

What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.

Example Sentences
  • What? I'm busy.
3 Definition

Clipping of what do you say?

4 Definition

What did you say? I beg your pardon?

5 Definition

(typically with a) An intensifier to an adjective phrase; used to begin a sentence.

Example Sentences
  • What a nice car.
Pronoun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

(interrogative) Which thing, event, circumstance, etc.: used interrogatively in asking for the specification of an identity, quantity, quality, etc.

2 Definition

That which; those that; the thing that.

Example Sentences
  • He knows what he wants.
3 Definition

(relative) That; which; who.

4 Definition

Whatever.

Example Sentences
  • I will do what I can to help you.