“How About” vs. “What About”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 8, 2023
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The difference between “how about” and “what about”
- Both "how about" and "what about" are used to propose or ask about an alternative, option, or possibility.
- They are commonly used to seek input, opinions, or suggestions from others.
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What is the definition of “how about” and “what about”?
How about
- Used to make a suggestion or proposal
- Often implies a positive or favorable option
- Can be used to ask for someone's opinion or feelings
What about
- Used to ask for information or clarification on a particular topic
- Often implies a neutral or objective tone
- Can be used to introduce a new topic or idea
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“What about” is the more popular variant on the web.
How about
109,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- How about we try that new restaurant down the street?
- How about going for a run together this afternoon?
- How about we watch a movie tonight instead of going out?
More popular
What about
245,000,000 results on the web
Examples
- What about the weather? Will we need to bring umbrellas?
- What about changing the meeting time to 2 pm instead of 3 pm?
- What about adding more vegetables to the recipe for some extra nutrition?
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