What

Pronunciation: /ˈwʌt/

What (pronoun)

  1. Used to ask about a thing, person, or idea when you do not know which one.
  2. Used to ask what something means or what information it gives.

Examples

  • What are you looking for?
  • What is she called?

What (determiner)

  1. Used to ask or say which one, among many, is the correct or preferred choice.

Examples

  • What book do you want to read?
  • What color should we choose?

What (adverb)

  1. Used in questions to ask about the amount or level of something.

Examples

  • What well can you explain this?
  • What far is the station from here?