how

A1 · Beginner

adv. you use this with adjectives or adverbs to ask about the amount or extent of something.

adv. interrogative adverb used to inquire about the degree, extent, or quantity of a quality or action.

“How old is your brother and how tall is he now?”

“The report details how much the project will cost and how long the construction phase is expected to last.”

A1 · Beginner

adv. you use this to ask about someone's health or the state of a situation.

adv. interrogative adverb used to inquire about the physical health, emotional state, or general condition of a person or thing.

“How are you feeling after your long flight yesterday?”

“The manager asked how the negotiations were progressing after the latest round of proposals.”

A2 · Elementary

adv. the way in which something happens or is done.

adv. relative adverb used to introduce a clause describing the manner in which an event occurs.

“I love how she tells stories about her childhood.”

“The documentary explains how the ancient civilization managed to transport massive stones across the desert.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

conj. used instead of 'that' to talk about a fact or something someone said.

conj. used as a subordinating conjunction to introduce a noun clause, often replacing 'that' in informal speech.

“He told me how he'd been working late every night this week.”

“She complained about how the new regulations were making it impossible for small businesses to survive.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the way or method of doing something.

n. the means or method by which a result is achieved; often paired with 'why'.

“The book explains the how and why of digital photography.”

“Before we start the project, we need to settle the how of the operation rather than just the when.”