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what with Russian translation
what usage examples
Я не знаю, что он под этим имеет в виду.
I don't know what he means by that.
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what synonyms
What's the difference between what / which / whatever
basic question word asking about a thing, idea, or identity
What is your name?
Как тебя зовут?
Which color do you want?
Какой цвет ты хочешь?
means any thing or anything at all; can sound dismissive or show lack of care in context
Take whatever you need.
Возьми что угодно, что тебе нужно.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
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В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce what and what this word means
what translation: что. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce what
/wɒt/
what translation
что
what examples
What is that sound?
what transcription
/wɒt/, /wʌt/
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what meaning: what does it mean?
asks about a thing or idea
what pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
what is pronounced as /wɒt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
what definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
What is that sound? Translation: Что это за звук?
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