How-About-You-What-About-You | Commonly Confused Words

How about you

/haʊ əˈbaʊt juː/

A phrase used to ask someone for their opinion or to suggest an idea to them.

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/wɒt əˈbaʊt juː/

A phrase used to ask how someone is or their opinion on something

This word has no synonyms

This word has no antonyms

"How about you?" is often used when you want to ask someone the same question that they just asked you.
"What about you?" can be used to refer back to a previous idea or topic or when you want someones opinion or situation on something slightly different from whats currently being discussed.
"What about you?" often inquires after a more specific item or issue, compared to "How about you?" which is more general.
"How about you?" suggests an interest in the respondent's preferences, activities, or opinions in a general sense.
"What about you?" might imply curiosity or concern about someone's current status or condition in relation to something previously mentioned.