Definition of what

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What (pron., a., & adv.) Sometimes prefixed to adjectives in an adverbial sense, as nearly equivalent to how; as, what happy boys!.

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Out :: Out (a.) Beyond the bounds of what is true, reasonable, correct, proper, common, etc.; in error or mistake; in a wrong or incorrect position or opinion; in a state of disagreement, opposition, etc.; in an inharmonious relation..
Wherefore :: Wherefore (adv. & conj.) For what reason; why; -- used interrogatively.
Similar :: Similar (a.) Nearly corresponding; resembling in many respects; somewhat like; having a general likeness.
Superfluous :: Superfluity (n.) Something beyond what is needed; something which serves for show or luxury.
Horseshoe :: Horseshoe (n.) A shoe for horses, consisting of a narrow plate of iron in form somewhat like the letter U, nailed to a horse's hoof..
Shoe :: Shoe (n.) A covering for the human foot, usually made of leather, having a thick and somewhat stiff sole and a lighter top. It differs from a boot on not extending so far up the leg..
Modify :: Modify (v. t.) To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms of a contract..
Pruner :: Pruner (n.) One who prunes, or removes, what is superfluous..
Behindhand :: Behindhand (adv. & a.) In a state of backwardness, in respect to what is seasonable or appropriate, or as to what should have been accomplished; not equally forward with some other person or thing; dilatory; backward; late; tardy; as, behindhand in studies or in work..
Point :: Point (n.) Whatever serves to mark progress, rank, or relative position, or to indicate a transition from one state or position to another, degree; step; stage; hence, position or condition attained; as, a point of elevation, or of depression; the stock fell off five points; he won by tenpoints..
Newish :: Newish (a.) Somewhat new; nearly new.
Prettyish :: Prettyish (a.) Somewhat pretty.
Picturesquish :: Picturesquish (a.) Somewhat picturesque.
Correct :: Correct (v. t.) To counteract the qualities of one thing by those of another; -- said of whatever is wrong or injurious; as, to correct the acidity of the stomach by alkaline preparations..
Oblongish :: Oblongish (a.) Somewhat oblong.
Dampy :: Dampy (a.) Somewhat damp.
Faveolate :: Faveolate (a.) Honeycomb; having cavities or cells, somewhat resembling those of a honeycomb; alveolate; favose..
Truth :: Truth (n.) The practice of speaking what is true; freedom from falsehood; veracity.
Stiffly :: Stiffish (a.) Somewhat stiff.
Haw :: Haw (n.) An intermission or hesitation of speech, with a sound somewhat like haw! also, the sound so made..
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