how
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/hæŏ/
English
Definitions
noun
- The means by which something is accomplished.“I am not interested in the why, but in the how.”
adverb
- 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
- The manner or way that.“I remember how I solved this puzzle.”
- That, the fact that, the way that.
noun
- An artificial barrow or tumulus.
- A small hill in northern England. (Usage preserved mainly in place names.)
interjection
- A greeting, used in representations of Native American speech.