Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wh
Abbreviation
/ˈdʌbəl juː eɪtʃ/
Definition
A combination of letters often used to denote questions or relative clauses in English.
Examples
- What is your name?
- Where are you going?
- Why did you choose that option?
- Who is your best friend?
- When will the meeting start?
Meaning
In the context of language, ‘wh’ represents words like who, what, when, where, and why, which are used to form questions or introduce relative clauses.
Synonyms
- question words
- interrogatives
- relative pronouns
