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The document defines the word 'what' and its various uses in the English language. It describes 'what' as an interrogative used to inquire about identity, nature, or value, as well as an expression of surprise or excitement. Additionally, it outlines archaic and modern uses, including asking for repetition and directing attention to statements.

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What

The document defines the word 'what' and its various uses in the English language. It describes 'what' as an interrogative used to inquire about identity, nature, or value, as well as an expression of surprise or excitement. Additionally, it outlines archaic and modern uses, including asking for repetition and directing attention to statements.

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Used To Ask For Information About Someone Or Something —used To Describe A Question —used To

Express Surprise, Excitement, Etc. full Definition 1 A (1) —used As An Interrogative Expressing Inquiry
About The Identity, Nature, Or Value Of An Object Or Matter What Is This What Is Wealth Without
Friends What Does He Earn What Hath God Wrought (2) —often Used To Ask For Repetition Of An
Utterance Or Part Of An Utterance Not Properly Heard Or Understood You Said What b (1) Archaic : Who
— Used As An Interrogative Expressing Inquiry About The Identity Of A Person (2) —used As An
Interrogative Expressing Inquiry About The Character, Nature, Occupation, Position, Or Role Of A Person
What Do You Think I Am, A Fool What Is She, That All Our Swains Commend Her — William Shakespeare
c —used As An Exclamation Expressing Surprise Or Excitement And Frequently Introducing A Question
What, No Breakfast d —used In Expressions Directing Attention To A Statement That The Speaker Is
About To Make You Know What e (1) —used At The End Of A Question To Express Inquiry About
Additional Possibilities Is It Raining, Or Snowing, Or What (2) —used With Or At The End Of A Question
Usually In Expectation Of Agreement Is This Exciting, Or What

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