how

A1
Pronunciation
/hæŏ/
/haʊ/
/haʊ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

The means by which something is accomplished.

Example Sentences
  • I am not interested in the why, but in the how.
2 Definition

An artificial barrow or tumulus.

3 Definition

A small hill in northern England. (Usage preserved mainly in place names.)

Adverb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To what degree.

Example Sentences
  • How often do you practice?
2 Definition

In what manner.

Example Sentences
  • How do you solve this puzzle?
3 Definition

In what state.

Example Sentences
  • How are you?
4 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • How very interesting!
Conjunction
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The manner or way that.

Example Sentences
  • I remember how I solved this puzzle.
2 Definition

That, the fact that, the way that.

Interjection
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A greeting, used in representations of Native American speech.