how

[haʊ]

how Definition

• 1. in what way or manner; by what means
• 2. used to ask about the condition or quality of something

Using how: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "how" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  How did you do that?

• Example

  How are you feeling today?

• Example

  How can I help you?

• Example

  How does this work?

how Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for how

• in what manner
• by what method
• in what way

Phrases with how

• how come

  used to ask how or why something has happened

  Example

  How come you're not coming with us?

• how about

  used to make a suggestion or offer

  Example

  How about we go to the movies tonight?

• how long

  used to ask about the length of time something will take or has taken

  Example

  How long will it take to finish this project?

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Summary: how in Brief

The adverb 'how' [haʊ] is used to inquire about the manner or means of something, as in 'How did you do that?' It can also be used to ask about the condition or quality of something, as in 'How are you feeling today?' 'How' is often used in phrases like 'how come' and 'how about,' and in questions about time, as in 'How long will it take?'