what does it means? vs What do you mean?

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'What does it mean?' is a question asking for the general meaning of something, while 'What do you mean?' is a question asking for clarification or further explanation from the person speaking.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

what does it means?

This phrase is correct but should be 'What does it mean?' instead of 'What does it means?'

This phrase is used to ask for the general meaning of something.

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But if I follow your rules, what does it means?
Cd'a. What does it means?
What does it means?
What does it mean? - It's the bunk.
What does it mean? Gormogon has been watching us this whole time.
What does it mean? "Wait until the sun has set."When darkness falls, come.
"So many evils" - what does it mean?
A dying declaration, but what does it mean?
A dying what does it mean?
Your name, Azeem. What does it mean?
Well, and what does it mean?
I got a card from Japan! what does it mean?
KA: What does it mean?
The question isn't "what does it mean?"
The question is, what does it mean?
"To fair Callista." What does it mean?
No, Jesús, what does it mean?
Abigail, this number, what does it mean?
This number, 3287, what does it mean?
My point is, what does it mean?

Alternatives:

What does it mean?

What do you mean?

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask for clarification or further explanation from the person speaking.

This phrase is used to ask someone to explain or clarify what they have said.

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What do you mean? - Just...
"What do you mean?" - They're full up.
What do you mean? I think riley's funny.
What do you mean? -You're all red.
What do you mean? - I'm not really much of a singer, John.
"What do you mean?"
What do you mean? Well, at one point you've got it, then you lose it.
I said, What do you mean?
Jared: What do you mean? Peter:
What do you mean? - They tried to get me, but I escaped.
What do you mean? - You'll get your name on it.
Stole? What do you mean?
What do you mean? -Just asking how they were.
What do you mean? It's noon.
What do you mean? I never planned on taking the kid with me.
What do you mean? -The note smelled of perfume.
What do you mean? - I was a series regular on that show.
What do you mean? I said a hundred liras.
What do you mean? I had the spot.
What do you mean? - Deal's over.

Alternatives:

What do you mean?

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