How to Spell what
what
what - pronoun
- —used as an interrogative expressing inquiry about the identity, nature, or value of an object or matter
Source: Merriam-Webster Dictionary API
Usage examples
Examples: "The word "what" is important to learn in spelling." "Can you use "what" in a sentence?" "Understanding "what" helps with reading comprehension."
Etymology
Middle English, from Old English {it}hwæt{/it}, neuter of {it}hwā{/it} who {ma}{mat|who|}{/ma}
From Old English 'hwæt'
Word family
whatever, whatsoever