Can I replace "how" with "the way" here? Is it common to use "how" like this sentence?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Yes, you are absolutely correct. It is often possible to substitute a phrase using "way" for "how". This is quite common. "How" is often used in more casual conversation, while "the way" is a bit more formal. Ex: I don't know how she did it! =I don't know the way she did it. Ex: He did it how you asked him to do it. = He did it the way you asked him to do it.