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what
(EN)
pronoun, determiner, interjection
pronoun “what”
what
used to ask about the identity, quantity, or quality of something
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What
did you have for breakfast this morning?
that which (connects a dependent clause with the main clause)
I know
what
you did.
whatever
Take
what
you need from the fridge.
determiner “what”
what
used to ask about one or more possibilities from a set
What
kind of music do you like?
specifies the particular thing(s) that
She couldn't decide
what
dress to wear to the party.
refers to any or all things of a certain type
She gave away
what
little money she had to help the homeless.
highlights the extent or degree of something
She showed me
what
an incredible singer she is with her stunning performance.
interjection “what”
what
a direct question asking someone's purpose or desire, often unfriendly
What
? I don't have time right now.
a request for repetition or clarification of what was said
— I think I left my keys in the, uh, thingamajig over there., —
What
? Can you be more specific?
an exclamation of astonishment or disbelief
What
? You won the lottery?
used when making a guess, approximation, or trying to remember something
He's been working there for,
what
, ten years now?
way
dive in
voice
serious