quid — meaning in English

English meaning

• what det Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
• why adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.

Senses

quid is used for these senses in English:

• what (fused relative) Anything that; all that; whatever.

what — full definition

1. det Used to ask for the identity or nature of something, from an open set of possibilities.
2. pron The thing or things that.
3. adv Used to add emphasis, showing that something is remarkable in a good or bad way.
4. intj Used informally at the end of a statement to invite agreement, similar to "right?"

why — full definition

1. adv For what reason or purpose; used to ask a question.
2. noun The reason behind something.
3. intj Used to express mild surprise or to introduce a remark.

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