12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a. What about 'whataboutism'?

3 days ago · In cases where both "what" and "which" are possible, with similar meaning, "what" is preferred for open-ended choices, while "which" is preferred for choices from a closed group …

Definition of what pronoun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. used in questions to ask for particular information about somebody/something. What is your name? What (= what …

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(used interrogatively as a request for specific information). What is the matter? (used interrogatively to inquire about the character, occupation, etc., of a person). What does he do? …

pronunciation note: Usually pronounced (hwɒt ) for meanings [sense 2], [sense 4], [sense 5] and [sense 18]. You use what in questions when you ask for specific information about something …

Which thing or which particular one of many: What are you having for dinner? What did she say? b. Which kind, character, or designation: What are these objects? c. One of how much value …

Nov 11, 2014 · In English texts and verbal communication, the word what also have various functions. It can be used as a adjective, an adverb, a pronoun, or an interjection. This word is …

What is generally a compound relative, including both the antecedent and the relative, and is equivalent to that which; as, "This is what I wanted;" that is, that which, or, the thing which I …

Guess what is often used to tell someone that you have surprising news. Guess what happened to me today! “ Guess what!” “What?” “I bought a new car.” I'll tell you what I'm going to do: I'm …