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Definition of how - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
questionsinquire about the manner or way something is done
- How did you solve the problem?
2.
questionask about the degree or extent of something
- How tall is the building?
3.
emphasisused to emphasize an adjective or adverb
- How beautiful the sunset is!
4.
exclamationexpress surprise or strong feelings in exclamations
- How beautiful this place is!
5.
emotionindicate disbelief or disapproval in questions
- How could you forget my birthday?
Noun
1.
manner methodway or method something is done or achieved
- She explained the how of her success.
2.
geographyDated UK small hill in northern EnglandDated UK
- We climbed the how to get a better view.
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small hill in northern England
Expressions with how
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informal greeting asking about someone's well-being
Hey, how's life? Haven't seen you in ages!
used to ask why something happened
How come you didn't call me?
shows disapproval of disrespectful actions
He interrupted the speaker, how rude!
way a situation happens or develops
We'll see how it goes after the first week.
time passes quickly
I can't believe it's June already, how time flies.!
wait to make a decision based on future events
We'll see how things go before planning the next steps.
expresses shock or anger at someone's actions
How dare you speak to me like that!
used to question the difficulty of a task
He asked, 'How hard can it be to fix a bike?'.
shows confusion about an unexpected situation
How on earth did this mess happen?
understand the current trend or situation
Before deciding, he checked how the wind is blowing.
used to ask for the correct word
What is, how you say, the opposite of 'happy'?
informal way to ask how someone is feeling
Hey, how's it going?
observe a situation to understand it better
Let's see how it is before deciding.
wait and find out what result a situation finally gives
Let’s see how the cookie crumbles before making any big decisions.
express acceptance of an unfortunate or inevitable situation
I lost the game, but that's how the cookie crumbles!
understand the current situation or circumstances
Before making a decision, see how the land lies.
different lifestyle or conditions of another social group
The book explores how the other half lives in rural areas.
in a way that shows the current trend
Let's see how the wind's blowing before deciding.
in a way not understood by the speaker
God knows how he managed to finish on time.
rhetorical question implying guilt or shame
After lying to everyone, how can you sleep at night?
ask about someone's impression or reaction to something
How did it strike you when you first saw it?
ask if something interests or appeals to you
We're going to the beach, how does that grab you?
informal greeting asking about someone's well-being
Hey, how goes it with you today?
expresses disbelief at someone's unethical actions
How low can you get, stealing from a charity?
Origin of how
Old English, hū (in what way)
Terms with how included in their meaning
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years
state how old someone is
time reference
shows how long before now something happened
guidance
guidance or instructions on how to do something
guidance
detailed directions on how to perform a task
measurement
measure of how heavy something is
not knowing location
not know where you are or how to get somewhere
offer assistance
asking how you can help someone
personal feelings
feeling bad or embarrassed about something you did or how you look
measurement
number showing how often something happens on average each day
explanation
act of showing how something works
overall amount
how far something reaches or applies, or how great it is
device guide
manual explaining how to use a device
room
inside part of a building or how it is decorated
quality
quality of how well something is done
construction
written or visual steps explaining how to put separate parts together
technical device
manual explaining how to use a device
care
visit to see how someone is doing
general advice
avoid making decisions based only on how something looks
driving lessons
school where people learn how to drive vehicles
understanding
sudden understanding of how things connect
duration
during any amount of time, no matter how short or long
figuring out
comprehend what someone implies, or realize how a situation works
appearance change
change how something looks to make it different or fresh
technical device
booklet explaining how to use a device
Examples of how in a sentence
How does this machine operate? How much does the repair cost? How difficult was the exam? How quickly the time flies! How amazing this discovery is! How amazing her performance was!
How strange this situation seems! How can you not see the problem here? How did you miss such an obvious error? The book explores the how of ancient construction. Understanding the how is crucial to solving the problem. The sheep grazed on the how peacefully. The village is nestled beside a gentle how.
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- French:comment, manière, ...
- German:wie, Wie, ...
- Italian:come, modo, ...
- Spanish:cómo, forma, ...
- Portuguese:como, maneira, ...
- Chinese:如何, 方法, ...
- Japanese:どのように, やり方, ...
- Arabic:كَيْفَ, كَيْفِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:אֵיךְ, אוֹפֶן, ...
- Russian:как, способ, ...
- Ukrainian:як, спосіб, ...
- Hindi:कैसे, तरीका, ...
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