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Meaning of how
The primary meaning of the word "how" is to ask for or provide information about the manner, method, or condition of something.
Etymology of how
The word "how" comes from Old English "hū", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "hwō" and Proto-Indo-European "kwo-"
It has been used in the English language since the 9th century to ask questions about manner, method, or condition
The word "how" has evolved over time to include various uses and meanings, including exclamatory and interrogative functions
Synonyms
in what way
why
in which way
by what means
by which method
through what agency
what
in what manner
for what reason
to what extent
in what respect
on what grounds
for which reason
in what sense
to what degree
by what method
in what respect
how come
what way
in what fashion
by which means
through what means
whereby
wherein
wherefore
wherewith
in what context
under what circumstances
Definitions
- Used to ask for information about the manner, method, or condition of something
- Used to ask for or provide information about the state or condition of something
- Used to indicate the extent or degree of something
- Used in questions about the way something is done or happens
- Used in exclamations to express surprise or excitement
Usage Examples
- How did you learn to play the guitar?
- I wonder how they managed to finish the project so quickly
- How much does it cost to fly to New York?
- How are you today?
- How wonderful to see you again!
Antonyms
why not
never
not at all
in no way
by no means
none
no way
nowhere
nothing
not
noway
nary a
nohow
not a bit
none the less
no less
notwithstanding
despite
however
although
nonetheless
on the contrary
rather