01 adv. In what manner or way; by what means or process.
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In what manner or way; by what means or process.“How can a man be born when he is old?” — John iii. 4.
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To what degree or extent, number or amount; in what proportion; by what measure or quality.“O, how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.” — Ps. cxix. 97.“By how much they would diminish the present extent of the sea, so much they would impair the fertility, and fountains, and rivers of the earth.” — Bentley.
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For what reason; from what cause.“How now, my love! why is your cheek so pale?” — Shak.
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In what state, condition, or plight.“How, and with what reproach, shall I return?” — Dryden.
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By what name, designation, or title.“How art thou called?” — Shak.
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At what price; how dear.[Obs.]“How a score of ewes now?” — Shak.“Let me beg you -- don't say “How?” for “What?”” — Holmes.