what

US /wɑːt/
UK /wɑːt/
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1.

asking for information specifying something

:
What is your name?
What time is it?
2.

asking for information about the identity, nature, or amount of something

:
What do you want to eat?
What a beautiful day!
1.

asking for information about the identity, nature, or amount of something

:
What books are you reading?
What color is your car?
1.

to what extent or degree

:
What an amazing performance!
I don't care what he thinks.
1.

used to express surprise or to ask for a repetition of something said

:
What! You're leaving already?
He said he won the lottery. What?