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haʊ ]
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haʊ ]
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Adverb

1. In what way or manner; by what means.

he did not know how he ought to behave

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2. Used to ask about the condition or quality of something.

How are things going?

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3. Used to ask about someone's physical or mental state.

how are the children?

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4. Used to ask about the extent or degree of something.

I wasn't sure how fast to go

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5. Used to express a strong feeling such as surprise about the extent of something.

how kind it was of him

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6. The way in which; that.

I tell her that I'm surprised how the mix of sketch and drama works in the show.

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7. In any way in which; however.

I just want to do it how I like thanks.

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Origin

1. Old English hū, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch hoe, also to who and what.

Exclamation

1. A greeting attributed to North American Indians (used in humorous imitation).

Origin

1. Early 19th century perhaps from Sioux háo or Omaha hou.

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