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“how” in English

how

Illustration of "how" in a English cultural setting — A tourist stands on a busy city street corner, looking confused at a map while holding a smartphone. They approach a local pedestrian and gesture towards the map with a questioning expression.

Usage note

Use 'how' to ask about the way something is done, the condition of something, or the method to do something.

Examples

How are you?
How are you?
How is the city?
How is the city?
How do I get there?
How do I get there?

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What does "how" mean?

A. how
B. goodbye
C. hello
D. thank you

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