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WHAT

(adverb, noun, pronoun, interj.)

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There are 17 meanings of the word What.

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What - as an adverb

(singlish) used to contradict an underlying assumption held by the interlocutor.

(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

Example: "The market will calculate these higher risks in their funding costs what might result in higher lending rates."

Such.

Example: "What a beautiful day!"

Why.

Used to introduce each of two coordinate phrases or concepts; both…and.

What - as a 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.

What - as a 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.

Example: "He knows what he wants."

(relative) that; which; who.

Whatever.

Example: "I will do what i can to help you."

What - as an interjection

An expression of surprise or disbelief.

What do you want? an abrupt, usually unfriendly enquiry as to what a person desires.

Example: "What? i'm busy."

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: "What a nice car."

Word Game Points

Is WHAT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, what is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WHAT has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WHAT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, what is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WHAT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is WHAT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, what is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WHAT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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