How

noun

/hæŏ/

Word Frequency: 510.4

Definitions

1.nounThe means by which something is accomplished.

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

2.adverbTo what degree.

"How often do you practice?"

3.adverbIn what manner.

"How do you solve this puzzle?"

4.adverbIn what state.

"How are you?"

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

"How very interesting!"

6.conjunctionThe manner or way that.

"I remember how I solved this puzzle."

7.conjunctionThat, the fact that, the way that.

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