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- pronunciation:
- haU
- parts of speech:
- adverb, conjunction, noun
- phrases:
- how about, how come
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition 1: |
by what manner or means.
How is it made? |
| definition 2: |
in what way, state, or condition.
How are you feeling? |
| definition 3: |
to what degree, extent, or amount.
How big is the dog? |
| definition 4: |
to what purpose, ends, or reason.
How are you going to use this? |
| definition 5: |
with what meaning.
How should I interpret this message? |
| definition 6: |
by what name or title.
How should I address her? |
| definition 7: |
used to intensify what follows.
How they love to dance! |
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| phrase: |
how about, how come |
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| part of speech: |
conjunction |
| definition 1: |
the way in which.
I don't know how to do it. |
| definition 2: |
concerning the way or manner in which.
Be careful how you talk to him. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
the manner, method, or way of doing something.
the how of carpentry |
| related words: |
wise |
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