how

how
how1
adverb
1》 in what way or by what means.
2》 in what condition or health.
3》 to what extent or degree.
4》 the way in which; that.
    ↘however.
Phrases
and how! informal very much so.
how about? would you like?
how do you do? a formal greeting.
how many what number.
how much what amount or price.
how now? archaic what is the meaning of this?
how's that? Cricket is the batsman out or not? (said to an umpire).
Origin
OE hū, of W. Gmc origin; related to who and what.
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how2
exclamation a greeting attributed to North American Indians.
Origin
C19: perh. from Sioux háo or Omaha hou.

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