how's
|how's|
A1
/haʊz/
(how)
in what way
Etymology
Etymology Information
'how's' originates from the contraction of 'how is' or 'how has'.
Historical Evolution
'how's' evolved from the full phrases 'how is' and 'how has' to become a common contraction in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it was used as two separate words 'how is' or 'how has', but over time it evolved into its current contracted form 'how's'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/18 16:51