how
how
/haʊ/
1 in what way or manner
How does it work?
He did not know how he ought to behave.
I'll show you how to load the software.
‘Her behaviour was very odd.’ ‘How so?’
It's funny how (= that) people always remember him.
Do you remember how (= that) the kids always loved going there?
How ever did you get here so quickly?
2 used to ask about somebody’s health or how well things are going for them
How are you?
How are you feeling now?
(informal) Hey, how are you doing?
3 used to ask whether something is successful or fun
How was your trip?
How did they play?
4 used before an adjective or adverb to ask about the amount, degree, etc. of something, or about somebody’s age
How often do you go swimming?
I didn't know how much to bring.
How much are those earrings (= What do they cost)?
How many people were there?
How old is she?
5 used to express surprise, pleasure, etc.
How kind of you to help!
How he wished he had been there!
6 in any way in which
I'll dress how I like in my own house!
Idioms
Word Origin
Old English hū, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoe, also to who and what.
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