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What

/wɑːt/
A question word used to inquire for information about something; often asks for clarification or confirmation

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This word has no antonyms

Examples:

"What are you looking for?"

What an affecting relic of the former dear old times!"

They have more credits than they know what to do with.

Etymology:

etymology
Old English hwæt, related to Old Saxon hwat, Old Norse hvat, Old Frisian hwet, Dutch wat, German was, Gothic hwa what.

Usage Statistics:

3834 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Very Often
bulb Hint: Frequency according to COCA
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