(what with, idiomatic) As a consequence of
(used in an exclamation, also as a determiner) Impressive or outstanding in nature
(also used as part of a phrase) An intensive form of what
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Anything that
“I will do what I can to rectify the issue.”
The thing that
“I know what I want, and what I want is for you to stop constantly talking.”
(interrogative) Used interrogatively in asking for the specification of something
“You want me to do ... what?”
(interrogative) What one or ones (of those mentioned or implied)
Used as an intensifier, especially to start a sentence
“What a gorgeous day this has turned out to be!”
(what with, idiomatic) As a consequence of
“What with singing and joking, the time certainly passed quickly.”
Which kind of
“What suit will you be wearing for the ceremony this evening?”
(used in an exclamation, also as a determiner) Impressive or outstanding in nature
“Oh my. What skills!”
An expression of not having heard or understood what was said
“What? Could you please repeat that?”
An expression of surprise or disbelief
“What! That was incredible!”
(also used as part of a phrase) An intensive form of what
Used to ask the listener what they want
That which
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