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what Synonyms

Another word for what

Choosing another word for what depends on context, so the 26 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• pronoun (Context 1)

Used as an interrogative pronoun to ask for information specifying something, such as an object, action, or concept.

Usage Example

"which did the professor say about the upcoming examination?"

Strong
which

• adjective (Context 2)

Used as an interrogative determiner before a noun to ask for the specific identity, nature, or amount of something.

Usage Example

"which time does the train leave for London?"

Strong
which
Weak
whatsoever

• pronoun (Context 3)

That which; the thing or things that (used as a relative pronoun).

Usage Example

"Please listen carefully to that which I am about to explain."

Strongest
that which
Strong
whatever
whatsoever

• interjection (Context 4)

Used to express surprise, shock, disbelief, or to ask someone to repeat something that was not clearly heard.

Usage Example

"huh! You mean to tell me they canceled the entire conference?"

Strongest
huh
Strong
pardon
eh
excuse me
come again
sorry
really
no way

• adjective (Context 5)

Used in exclamations before a noun phrase to emphasize how remarkable, surprising, or extreme something is.

Usage Example

"such a magnificent view of the mountains!"

Strong
such

• adverb (Context 6)

To what extent or degree; how much (often used in questions about importance or consequence).

Usage Example

"how much does it matter if we arrive a few minutes late?"

Strongest
how much
Strong
how

• adjective (Context 7)

Whatever; any or all that (used relatively before a noun).

Usage Example

"She packed whatever clothes she could fit into the small suitcase."

Strongest
whatever
Strong
whatsoever
any
all

• noun (Context 8)

The true nature, identity, or essence of something (typically used in philosophical or analytical contexts).

Usage Example

"The report explains the quiddity and the why of the new economic policy."

Strongest
quiddity
whatness
essence
nature
Strong
substance
identity
core
crux
heart

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