1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
1. (usedinterrogatively asa request for specific information): What isthe matter?
2. (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person): What doeshedo?
3. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the origin, identity, etc., of something): What are those birds?
4. (used interrogatively to inquire as to the worth, usefulness, force, or importance of something): What is wealth without friends?
5. (used interrogatively to request a repetition of words or information not fully understood, usually used in elliptical constructions): You need what?
6. (used interrogatively to inquire the reason or purpose of something, usually used in elliptical constructions): What of it?
7. how much?: What does it cost?
8. (used relatively to indicate thatwhich): I will send what was promised.
9. whatever; anything that: Say what you please. Come what may.
10. the kind of thing or person that: He said what everyone expected he would. They are just what I was expecting.
11. as much as; as many as: We should eachgive what we can.
12. the thing or fact that (used in parenthetic clauses): He went to the meeting and, what was worse, insisted on speaking.
13. (used to indicate more to follow, additional possibilities, alternatives, etc.): You know what? Shall we go or what?
14. (used as an intensifier in exclamatory phrases, often fol. by an indefinite article): What luck! What an idea!
15. British . don't you agree?: An unusual chap, what?
16. Nonstandard . that; which; who: She's the one what told me.
–noun
17. the true nature or identity of something, or the sum of its characteristics: a lecture on the whats and hows of crop rotation.
–adjective
18. (used interrogatively before nouns): What news? What clothes shall I pack?
19. whatever: Take what supplies you need.
–adverb
20. to what extent or degree? how much?: What does it matter?
21. (used to introduce a prepositional phrase beginning with with ): What with storms and all, their return was delayed.
22. Obsolete . for what reason or purpose? why?
–interjection
23. (used in exclamatory expressions, often fol. by a question): What, no salt?
–conjunction
24. Older Use . as much as; as far as: He helps me what he can.
—Idioms
25. but what, Informal . but that; but who; who or that … not: Who knows but what the sun may still shine.
26. Say what? Slang . (used esp. among teenagers) What's that you say? Would you repeat that?
27. So what? Informal . (an expression of disinterest, disinclination, or contempt.)
28. what for,
a. why: What are you doing that for?
b. a punishment or scolding.
29. what have you, other things of the same kind; so forth: money, jewels, stocks, and what have you.
30. what if, what would be the outcome if; suppose that: What if everyone who was invited comes?
31. what it takes, something that enables one to achieve success or attain a desired end, as good looks, ability, or money: There's a young woman who has what it takes to get along in the world.
32. what's what, Informal . the true situation; all the facts: It's high time you told him what's what.
