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I think "the way" and "how" have basically the same meaning, so in this case, would the meaning be the same if I say "cautious in how he approaches"?

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Rebecca

You are correct! The meaning would be similar if you said "cautious in how he approaches." "Way" and "how" are similar in definitions: "way" means a method, style, or manner of doing something. "How" means in what way or manner. Either would be fine to use in this context. Ex: Have you determined how you are going to get there? Ex: Have you determined the way you are going to take to get there?

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