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Synonyms for

Whats

Contraction / 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.

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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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