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adv. 1. In what manner or way; by what means: How does this machine work? 2. In what state or condition: How is she today? 3. To what extent, amount, or degree: How bad was it? 4. For what reason or purpose; why: How is it that he left early? 5. With what meaning: How should I take that remark? 6. By what name: How is she called? 7. By what measure; in what units: How do you sell this corn? 8. What. Usually used in requesting that something be said again: How's that again? 9. Used as an intensive: How we laughed! conj. 1. The manner or way in which: forgot how it was done. 2. That: I told them how I had once been bitten by a snake. 3. In whatever way or manner; however: Cook it how you please. n. Idioms: A manner or method of doing something: "The how of research is generated by the why of the world" (Frederick Turner). and how Informal Most certainly; you bet: She's a good dancer, and how! how about 1. Used to make a suggestion or to offer something: How about a cup of tea? 2. Used to request an opinion about something considered remarkable or impressive: How about that storm last night? how about that Informal Used rhetorically to express surprise or wonder at or approval for something. how come Informal How is it that; why: How come you're so late? how so How is it so: You say the answer is wrong. How so? |
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