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How about vs What about

Both 'how about' and 'what about' are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to suggest or ask about something. The choice between them is often a matter of personal preference.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1349 views

How about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used to suggest or ask about something. For example, 'How about going to the movies tonight?'

Examples:

  • How about we go for a walk in the park?
  • How about some ice cream for dessert?
  • How about meeting for coffee tomorrow?
  • How about a picnic this weekend?
  • How about watching a movie together?
  • How about a fun brother-sister mall day?
  • How about 99 Bottles of Ambrosia?
  • How about we try something a little more...
  • How about beheading? Or burning alive.
  • How about something romantic for a change?
  • How about "Captain Incompetent"?
  • How about this I'll be the offensive and defensive you can still be head coach.
  • How about none of the above.
  • How about lunch tomorrow you pick the place.
  • How about just having fun, man.
  • How about a Batman squirt gun?
  • How about a little professional discretion?
  • How about something minor, like no seatbelt.
  • How about bugs coming in on kitchen vegetables.
  • How about Marvin's 65th birthday?
  • How about a limousine with diplomatic plates?
  • How about tomorroW? I'll bring Weenies.
  • How about the Perpetual Motion Squad?
  • How about a minic? -We cool.
  • How about an abnormal delivery vehicle?

Alternatives:

  • What about

What about

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It is used to suggest or ask about something. For example, 'What about having pizza for dinner?'

Examples:

  • What about going to the beach this weekend?
  • What about a new hairstyle?
  • What about a different approach?
  • What about a vacation in the mountains?
  • What about trying a new restaurant?
  • What about the cream cheese frosting?
  • What about the Nam Sam Tower?
  • What about the knife from your apple?
  • What about me -Find a horse.
  • What about tactics, escape, evasion...
  • What about... tomatoes are stratospheric.
  • What about problems that affect society at large.
  • What about consequential losses? Yes.
  • What about a taxi? - Within reason.
  • What about the other 19 canisters?
  • What about your trip to Washington?
  • What about freeing the imprisoned rebels?
  • What about that superfluous energy signature?
  • What about the aggressively ignorant people that live here?
  • What about assault with a deadly bottle?
  • What about his girlfriend - vanessa?
  • What about your son? he was here, too.
  • What about the smears of blood?
  • What about your second in command?
  • What about Witwicky's personal effects?

Alternatives:

  • How about

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