what
The word “what” has 1 syllable: what
It's pronounced as /wʌt/
What is synonym and antonym for what?
In the thesaurus, “what” has 29 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for what along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for what
- ah
- aha
- come on
- egad
- fiddlesticks
- fie
- gad
- gadzooks
- gee
- gee whiz
- ha
- hello
- hey
- indeed
- lo
- my word
- no
- oh
- oops
- phooey
- pooh
- pshaw
- the devil
- the dickens
- there
- ugh
- well
- why
- zounds
Antonyms for what
- a defined item
- a known thing
- something specific
- that
- this
Meanings of what
- adverb
- (Singlish) Used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.
- noun
- Something; thing; stuff.
- The identity of a thing, as an answer to a question of what.
- Something that is addressed by what, as opposed to a person, addressed by who.
- adverb
- (usually followed by "with," but also sometimes "would" or "might," especially in finance) In some manner or degree; in part; partly. See also what with.
- Such.
- Why.
- Used to introduce each of two coordinate phrases or concepts; both…and.
- pronoun
- (interrogative) Which thing, event, circumstance, etc.: used interrogatively in asking for the specification of an identity, quantity, quality, etc.
- That which; those that; the thing that.
- (relative) That; which; who.
- Whatever.
- interjection
- An expression of surprise or disbelief.
- What do you want? An abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.
- Clipping of what do you say?.
- What did you say? I beg your pardon?.
- (typically with a) An intensifier to an adjective phrase; used to begin a sentence.
Example Sentences
- She asked what time the meeting would begin.
- I wonder what caused the sudden noise outside.
- They couldn’t decide what to bring for the trip.
- Tell me what you need so I can prepare it.
- He didn’t understand what the instructions meant.
On this page you'll find 34 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to what, such as: a defined item, a known thing, ah, aha, come on, egad, fiddlesticks.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.