what — used to ask for information specifying something
Part of speech: PRONOUN
Definition: used to ask for information specifying something
Pronunciation (IPA): /wʌt/
Example Sentences
- What did you eat for breakfast? A bowl of regret and coffee.
- What are you doing this weekend?
- I don't understand what you're saying.
what
PRONOUN[/wʌt/]
used to ask for information specifying something
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'hwæt', one of the most fundamental interrogative words in English. The word originates from the common ancestor of the Germanic language family and has remained largely unchanged for millennia, making it one of the core words in English.
Breakdown
Old English 'hwæt' (interrogative pronoun meaning 'what') derives from Proto-Germanic *hwat, with the 'hw-' sound gradually evolving to the modern 'w-' pronunciation in Middle English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“What did you eat for breakfast? A bowl of regret and coffee.”
“What are you doing this weekend?”
“I don't understand what you're saying.”
“What? You forgot our anniversary? Prepare for trouble!”
“What matters most is your happiness.”
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