how (EN)

adverb, conjunction, noun

adverb “how”

1. to what degree or extent
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   How loudly can you sing?
2. by what means or method
   How did she manage to climb that high wall?
3. for what reason
   How would I guess she's allergic to peanuts if she never told me?
4. how good or how well
   How do I look? How does it sound? How did I do?
5. under what name or title
   How should I refer to the new manager in my email?
6. in what state or condition
   Hi, how are you?
7. expressing surprise or delight
   How wonderfully you sing!

conjunction “how”

1. describing the manner
   She showed me how she bakes her famous apple pie.
2. in whatever manner or way
   You can decorate your room how you like; it's your personal space.
3. expressing the idea of "that"
   He told me how he went to the cinema yesterday.

noun “how”

1. the method or process involved
   When you try to make something complex, knowing the how is often more difficult than understanding the why.