How-About-What-About | Commonly Confused Words

How about

/haʊ əˈbaʊt/

A phrase used to make a suggestion or propose an idea or plan.

How about a walk in the park later?How about trying a new dish for dinner tonight?How about we see a movie this weekend?

/ˈwɒt əˌbaʊt/

A phrase used to ask for information or to express curiosity about something else

What about meeting next week for lunch?What about the environmental impact of this project?What about adding a splash of color to the room?

This word has no antonyms

How about is often used to suggest something or make a proposal.
What about is used when you want to introduce an objection or bring attention to something that was not previously considered.
How about can often be followed by a verb or activity, like how about going to the movies?
What about is typically used when considering options or consequences, like what about the budget?
Both are used in informal situations, but how about suggests more initiating or offering a choice.