what
whatpronoun
UK/wɒt/US/wʌt/
QUESTION
A1used to ask for information about something
- What is your name?
- What are you doing?
THE THING THAT
A2the thing or things that
- I didn't hear what she said.
- What I need now is a cup of tea.
NOT HEARD
A2used to ask someone to repeat something you did not hear
- What? Can you say that again?
whatdeterminer
UK/wɒt/US/wʌt/
QUESTION
A1used to ask which thing or person
- What time is it?
- What colour is your car?
SURPRISE
A2used to show surprise or a strong feeling
- What a beautiful day!
- What a strange idea!