how · adv
How dare she/you, etc.
C1 used to express anger about something someone has done
Dictionary examples:
How dare you talk to me like that! (16.9)
how far
C1 used to talk about how true something is
Dictionary examples:
How far do politicians represent the views of ordinary people? (41.7)
How strange/silly/good, etc., is that?
C2 said to mean that something is strange/silly, etc.
Dictionary examples:
I found my keys in the fridge - how silly is that? (29.2)
how come
C1 used to ask why or how something has happened
Dictionary examples:
How come you didn't go to the party? (10.9)
how (QUANTITY)
A1 used to ask or talk about quantity, size, age, etc.
Dictionary examples:
How heavy is your school bag? (0.0)
How much pizza can you eat? (0.0)
How fast can your grandma run? (0.0)
How old are they? (7.2)
How much was that dress? (8.7)
Do you know how many people are coming? (18.7)
How big is the house? (19.2)
How often do you have violin lessons? (22.3)
how (WAY)
A2 used to ask or talk about the way something happens or is done
Dictionary examples:
How can I stop my cat from sitting on my keyboard? (0.0)
How can I stop my phone from autocorrecting 'hello' to 'yellow'? (0.0)
How did you manage to burn water while cooking? (0.0)
How does this machine work? (7.9)
How did you hear about the concert? (11.3)
Shelley doesn't know how to ride a bicycle. (14.1)
I don't know how anyone could think that way. (14.8)
How can/could he be so stupid? (17.8)
How do we get to the mall from here? (20.5)
how (HEALTH)
A2 used to ask about someone's health
Dictionary examples:
How's your diet going? Still eating pizzas for breakfast? (0.0)
How's your head? Did you try to think too hard? (0.0)
How are you? I heard you ate 20 tacos yesterday! (0.0)
How are you feeling this morning? (9.3)
How is your mother? (12.4)
How about ...?
B1 used to ask someone for a suggestion, opinion, or fact
Dictionary examples:
I'm tired of normal vacations. How about a relaxing trip to the moon? (0.0)
I'm bored with Netflix. How about we watch paint dry instead? (0.0)
We've tried all sports. How about competitive napping for a change? (0.0)
I don't have any pets - how about you? (10.5)
Okay, so hot dogs for the kids - how about the grownups? (83.6)
how (EMPHASIZE)
B1 used for emphasis
Dictionary examples:
How unbelievable! My dog ate my homework, for real this time. (0.0)
How hilarious! The boss slipped on a banana peel at work. (0.0)
How embarrassing! I forgot my pants at the gym. (0.0)
How nice to see you! (5.2)
I can't tell you how happy I am that you came. (25.8)
I was amazed at how quickly she finished. (47.9)
how (EXPERIENCE)
B1 used to ask or talk about what an experience or event was like
Dictionary examples:
How was your first day at work? Did you accidentally call your boss 'Mom'? (0.0)
How was your first time cooking? Did the fire department enjoy the meal too? (0.0)
How was your first time eating spicy food? Did your tongue catch fire? (0.0)
How did you like the concert? (10.3)
How was your flight? (21.3)
How do you do?
A2 a formal greeting for someone that you have not met before
Dictionary examples:
"How do you do?" I said to my new boss, accidentally curtsying instead of bowing. (0.0)
"How do you do?" I said to my reflection, practicing for the job interview. (0.0)
"How do you do?" I asked the pizza delivery guy, forgetting it wasn't a formal event. (0.0)
"I'm Jack Stewart." "How do you do? I'm Angela Black." (29.2)
How are you?
A1 used to ask someone if they are well and happy
Dictionary examples:
How are you? Need more sleep? (0.0)
How are you? Homework done yet? (0.0)
How are you, Mr. Banana? (0.0)
"Hi, Maya, how are you?" "Fine, thanks, how are you?" (32.1)
How about...?
A2 used to make a suggestion
Dictionary examples:
How about we try to teach grandma how to breakdance? (0.0)
How about we try to teach our cat to bark? (0.0)
How about we have a race walking backwards? (0.0)
How about some lunch? (5.6)
How about seeing a movie? (25.6)