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What about vs How about

Both 'what about' and 'how about' are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and can be used to introduce a suggestion or ask for someone's opinion.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

What about

The phrase 'what about' is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a topic or suggestion.

It is used to ask for information or opinions about something. It can be followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb in the -ing form.

Examples:

  • What about going to the movies tonight?
  • What about your plans for the weekend?
  • What about the new project we discussed?
  • What about him joining us for dinner?
  • What about a cup of coffee?
  • 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
  • what do you think about
  • what is your opinion on
  • what do you say to
  • what are your thoughts on

How about

The phrase 'how about' is correct and commonly used in English to suggest something or ask for someone's opinion.

It is used to make a suggestion or proposal, or to ask for someone's opinion. It can be followed by a noun, pronoun, or verb in the -ing form.

Examples:

  • How about going for a walk?
  • How about a pizza for dinner?
  • How about watching a movie tonight?
  • How about meeting for lunch tomorrow?
  • How about joining us for the party?
  • How about, Good afternoon, Derek and Hansel.
  • How about cold Chinese noodles for lunch?
  • How about go to Trader Joe's and buy an Amy's frozen Indian dinner.
  • How about: 'Praise the lord, pray some more'.
  • How about a little positive reinforcement?
  • How about you blink twice if you like my tie.
  • How about a hot cup of...
  • How about a fun brother-sister mall day?
  • How about a cocktail to celebrate?
  • How about celebrating this in there?
  • How about an antique butter churn?
  • How about "Captain Incompetent"?
  • How about you share that crucial information
  • How about a little professional discretion?
  • How about a Batman squirt gun?
  • How about something minor, like no seatbelt.
  • How about something a little less permanent?
  • How about tomorrow at your office?
  • How about a little sushi at Aiko's.
  • How about I put some names to you...

Alternatives:

  • what about
  • what do you think about
  • what is your opinion on
  • what do you say to
  • what are your thoughts on

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