How/what about…?

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Used to introduce a new topic or suggestion, or to ask for someone's opinion on it.

We've decided to go to the cinema, what about you?
Visual representation of "how/what about…?" - Used to introduce a new topic or suggestion, or to ask for someone's opinion on it

Often appears as...

  • what about you?
  • how about tomorrow?
phrase

Used to suggest something.

How about we take a break and continue later?
Visual representation of "how/what about…?" - Used to suggest something

Often appears as...

  • how about a snack?
  • how about going...
phrase

Used to switch the topic or draw attention to a new point.

He discussed his health, but what about his finances?
Visual representation of "how/what about…?" - Used to switch the topic or draw attention to a new point

Often appears as...

  • what about me?
  • what about us?
phrase

Used to inquire about someone's state or condition.

I've told you my news, what about yours?
Visual representation of "how/what about…?" - Used to inquire about someone's state or condition

Often appears as...

  • what about my...
  • what about your...
phrase

Used to introduce a new topic or suggestion, or to ask for someone's opinion on it.

We've decided to go to the cinema, what about you?
Visual representation of "how/what about…?" - Used to introduce a new topic or suggestion, or to ask for someone's opinion on it

Often appears as...

  • what about you?
  • how about tomorrow?
phrase

Used to suggest something.

How about we take a break and continue later?
Visual representation of "how/what about…?" - Used to suggest something

Often appears as...

  • how about a snack?
  • how about going...
phrase

Used to switch the topic or draw attention to a new point.

He discussed his health, but what about his finances?
Visual representation of "how/what about…?" - Used to switch the topic or draw attention to a new point

Often appears as...

  • what about me?
  • what about us?
phrase

Used to inquire about someone's state or condition.

I've told you my news, what about yours?
Visual representation of "how/what about…?" - Used to inquire about someone's state or condition

Often appears as...

  • what about my...
  • what about your...
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "how/what about…?"
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Inquire Opinions

Often used to seek what someone else thinks after a suggestion

Illustration for Inquire Opinions
We could watch a movie, what about you?
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Introduce Variations

Introduces alternatives or additions to the current topic or plan

Illustration for Introduce Variations
We've planned the menu; what about the decorations?
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Equal Consideration

Promotes equal input by asking others to share their preferences or ideas

Illustration for Equal Consideration
I've chosen the music, what about you?
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