adverb “how”
- to what degree or extent
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How loudly can you sing?
- by what means or method
How did she manage to climb that high wall?
- for what reason
How would I guess she's allergic to peanuts if she never told me?
- how good or how well
How do I look? How does it sound? How did I do?
- under what name or title
How should I refer to the new manager in my email?
- in what state or condition
- expressing surprise or delight
How wonderfully you sing!
conjunction “how”
- describing the manner
She showed me how she bakes her famous apple pie.
- in whatever manner or way
You can decorate your room how you like; it's your personal space.
- expressing the idea of "that"
He told me how he went to the cinema yesterday.
noun “how”
sg. how, pl. hows or uncountable
- the method or process involved
When you try to make something complex, knowing the how is often more difficult than understanding the why.