what
pronoun/wʌt/
Frequency rank: #42 most common English word
Meaning
Used to ask about a thing, action, or piece of information.
Example sentence
"what is the capital of France?"
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- justA very short time ago.
- likeSimilar to; in the same way as.
- aboutOn the subject of; concerning.
- upToward or in a higher place or position.
- outAway from the inside of a place; outside.
- whenAt or during the time that something happens.
- moreA larger or additional amount, number, or degree.
- doTo perform an action, task, or activity.
- noUsed to give a negative answer or to refuse.
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