Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
what-with
phrase
wot-wiθ
Definition
A phrase used to refer to the circumstances or reasons for something.
Examples
- What with all the traffic, we might be late for the meeting.
- What with it being a holiday, the store is closed today.
Meaning
It expresses an inquiry about the reasons or factors involved in a situation.
Synonyms
- considering
- given
- due to
