English

Adverb

what about ‎(not comparable)

1. Used to make a suggestion.

   What about going to a restaurant tonight?‎

2. Used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered.
   • 1963, Margery Allingham, chapter 15, in The China Governess:

     ‘No,’ said Luke, grinning at her. ‘You're not dull enough! […] What about the kid's clothes? I don't suppose they were anything to write home about, but didn't you keep anything? A bootee or a bit of embroidery or anything at all?’

   You're obviously having a good time, but what about me?‎

3. To repeat a question but referring to a different subject or object.

   A: Is John coming tomorrow?  B:Yes  A: What about David?

   A: Do you like football?  B:No  A: What about basketball?

4. To express approval of an occurrence or a result.

   What about the second goal!‎

Derived terms

• whataboutery

Synonyms

• (making a suggestion): how about, how's about
• (asking for consideration): how about

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