Synonyms for

Whats

Verb / wʌts / / hwʌts / Another word for whats — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A contraction of the phrase 'what is'.

Synonyms & similar words

what's

Synonyms by register

Informal

what's up how's it going what's happening

Common collocations

  • what's new
  • what's going on
  • what's the matter
  • what's the problem
  • what's this
  • what's that
  • what's up with

Word family

verb what

Usage note

This is a contraction of 'what is' or 'what has'. It is highly informal and should not be used in formal writing.

Example sentences

  1. What's your favorite color?
  2. What's for dinner?
  3. I don't know what's going on.
  4. What's the weather like today?
  5. What's the time?

Quotes

  • What's done is done.
  • What's meant to be will always find a way.
  • What's the use of worrying?

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