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what's

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WUTS/wʌts/UKWOTS/wɒts/

3 meanings of what's

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  1. 1
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    Short form of 'what is', used in everyday questions and statements.

    Like how 'it's' is a short way to say 'it is'.

    What's your favorite color?

    I want to know what's inside the box.

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  2. 2
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    Short form of 'what has', used before words like 'happened' or 'gone'.

    Like how 'she's' can be short for 'she has'.

    What's happened to your phone?

    Tell me what's gone wrong with the car.

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  3. 3
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    Short form of 'what does', used in casual, everyday speech.

    What's it matter to you?

    What's he want for dinner tonight?

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