how

/haʊ/

Definitions

1. adverb

in what manner or way; to what extent or degree

“I’m not sure how she managed to finish the project on time.”

2. conjunction

used to introduce a question or an inquiry about a means or method

“I wonder how you did that?”

3. interjection

used to express surprise or incredulity

“How could you do that?”

4. noun

a means or method

“I’m not sure of the how, but I’m going to figure it out.”

5. adverb

in what manner or way; to what extent or degree

“I don’t know how to get there from here.”

6. preposition

in what manner or way

“She’s a great singer, how do you like her music?”

Synonyms

  • in what way
  • whence

Antonyms

  • why