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What
Definitions
(2)
1
Used
to
ask
for
information
about
something
,
typically
to
identify
or
specify
it
.
What
is
your
name
?
What
time
is
the
meeting
?
What
are
you
doing
?
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2
Used
to
express
surprise
or
disbelief
.
What
!
You
won
the
lottery
?
What
!
I
can't
believe
it
!
What
!
That's
amazing
!
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
hwæt
Originally meant
used to ask questions or express surprise
Background
The word 'what' has been used in English since Old English times, originally spelled 'hwæt'. It has consistently been used to ask questions and express surprise or emphasis.