🇬🇧 What meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

“What” is a word you use when you want to know something. You say “what” to ask questions about things, people, or actions. For example, you can ask what something is, what someone is doing, or what someone wants. It helps you get more information when you are curious or confused.

What are you doing sneaking into the kitchen with a flashlight and a spoon?

What is your toothbrush doing in the freezer, taking a cold vacation?

What smell is that, and why is it visible?

What happened to my cookie, and why are you looking so suspicious?

What language is the baby speaking, and why does the dog understand it?

A small child finds a box. She opens it and asks, "What is in the box? What toy? What color?" A soft dog jumps out. "What a dog!" she laughs and asks, "What is your name?" The dog licks her hand. She smiles and says, "What fun!" They hug and laugh.

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This word is at the A1 level, which means it is one of the first words you learn when starting English. It’s commonly used in everyday conversations and helps you communicate basic ideas like greetings, family, or daily activities.

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