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How

Verb / haʊ / Another word for how — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Used to ask about the way or manner in which something happens or is done.

Synonyms & similar words

what

Synonyms by register

Formal

in what manner by what means to what extent

Informal

how come what's the deal how's it done

Literary

in what wise after what fashion

Antonyms

why wherefore for what reason on what grounds

Common collocations

  • how to
  • how much
  • how many
  • how long
  • how often
  • how about
  • how dare you

Word family

adverb how

Usage note

'How' is an interrogative adverb used to ask about the manner, way, or extent of something. It can also introduce clauses expressing manner or degree.

Example sentences

  1. How are you feeling today?
  2. How did you do on your test?
  3. How do you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?
  4. How much does that toy cost?
  5. How long have you been playing the piano?

Quotes

  • How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. - Annie Dillard
  • How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. - Anne Frank
  • How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. - A.A. Milne

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