Definition of what pronoun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. used in questions to ask for particular information about somebody/something. What is your name? What (= what job) does he.
pronunciation note: Usually pronounced (hwɒt ) for meanings [sense 2], [sense 4], [sense 5] and [sense 18]. You use what in questions when you ask for specific information about something that you do.
We use what to ask questions and as a pronoun and determiner.. We can use what to ask for information about things and actions:. We can use what in informal situations to ask someone to.
