What
/wɔt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:9 pts4 letters
Definition of What
adverb
- (Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.
noun
adverb
- (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
"The market will calculate these higher risks in their funding costs what might result in higher lending rates."
- Such.
"What a beautiful day!"
- Why.
- Used to introduce each of two coordinate phrases or concepts; both…and.
pronoun
interjection
- An expression of surprise or disbelief.
- What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.
"What? I'm busy."
- Clipping of what do you say?
- What did you say? I beg your pardon?
- (typically with a) An intensifier to an adjective phrase; used to begin a sentence.
"What a nice car."
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