wh

/wʌʔ/ or /hwʌʔ/

Definitions

1. noun

A sound, especially the exhalation of breath, often used to express excitement or inquiry.

“She let out a loud wh as she saw the surprise party.”

2. interjection

Used to express surprise, excitement, or shock, often accompanied by a sharp exhalation of breath.

“Wh, did you just see that?”

3. conjunction

Used to introduce a question, especially one that is rhetorical or expresses surprise.

“Wh do you think you can do that?”

4. adverb

Used to emphasize or introduce a question, especially one that is rhetorical or expresses surprise.

“Wh did you ever think of that?”

Synonyms

  • what
  • when
  • where
  • which
  • who

Antonyms

  • then