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how

/hæŏ/

noun

Meaning

  • The means by which something is accomplished.

    "I am not interested in the why, but in the how."

adverb

Meaning

  • To what degree.

    "How often do you practice?"

  • In what manner.

    "How do you solve this puzzle?"

  • In what state.

    "How are you?"

  • Used as a modifier to indicate surprise, delight, or other strong feelings in an exclamation.

    "How very interesting!"

conjunction

Meaning

  • The manner or way that.

    "I remember how I solved this puzzle."

  • That, the fact that, the way that.