what
/wʌt/
adverb
- To what extent or degree? (used in questions or exclamations).
- What do you care about their opinion?
- What good is a plan if nobody follows it?
- What does it matter if we're a little late?
pronoun
- Used to ask for information about something or to specify something.
- What happened at the meeting yesterday?
- I don't know what she wants for dinner.
- What is your name?
- The thing or things that (used to introduce a clause).
- What she said surprised everyone.
- I understand what you mean.
- He showed me what he had found in the attic.
interjection
- Used to express surprise, disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat something.
- What? That can't be true!
- What? I didn't hear you — could you say that again?
- What! You won the lottery?
determiner
- Used to ask for information about a specific thing or person.
- What time does the movie start?
- What color is your car?
- What book are you reading?
- Used to express surprise or other strong emotion.
- What a beautiful sunset!
- What a mess you've made!
- What an incredible story that was!