English · Question Words
how
/haʊ/
[/haʊ/]
in what way
Beginneradverb
Definition
How is a question word used to ask about the way or manner of something.
Example
How did you manage to finish the entire report in just one afternoon?
How did you manage to finish the entire report in just one afternoon?
Etymology
From Old English 'hu', related to 'what' and 'who'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to ask about manner, condition, or degree.