what about

Adverb

what about (not comparable)

1. Used to make a suggestion.
   • What about going to a restaurant tonight?

   Synonyms:

   how about, how’s about, what of

2. Used to ask someone to consider something or someone that they have apparently not considered.
   • You're obviously having a good time, but what about me?
   • Move to another country? What about where we’re going to live?
3. Used to repeat a question but referring to a different subject or object.
   • “Is John coming tomorrow?” “Yes.” “What about David?”
   • “Do you like football?” “No.” “What about basketball?”
4. Used to inquire about the purpose of someone introducing a subject to the speaker.
   • “Do you remember John Smith from work?” “Yeah, what about him?” “Oh, nothing. I just ran into him today.”
5. Used to express approval of an occurrence or a result.
   • What about the second goal!