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/hæŏ/
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The word "how" is a question word used to ask about the way something happens or the method for doing something. It helps us find out in what manner or by what means something is done. For example, in the question "How do you make cake?", "how" asks for the steps or process.

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"how" as noun

1 - The means by which something is accomplished.

"how" as adverb

1 - To what degree.

2 - In what manner.

3 - In what state.

"how" as conjunction

1 - The manner or way that.

2 - That, the fact that, the way that.

"how" as noun

1 - An artificial barrow or tumulus.

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

"how" as interjection

1 - A greeting, used in representations of Native American speech.

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Synonyms
1 - that
2 - than
3 - why
4 - like
5 - for
6 - as
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Antonyms
1 - why
2 - where
3 - when
4 - who
5 - which
6 - whom
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