how are you
phrase/haʊ ˈɑː juː/UK/haʊ ˈɑɹ ju/US/hæɔ ˈaː jʉː/
Definitions
An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus…
An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include
- I'm very well, thank you. How are you? (formal) I'm fine, thank you. / Fine, thanks. (informal) / Fine, and you? (informal)
(Following a noun phrase
(Following a noun phrase; stress on are) An expression of derision, that the preceding referent is unworthy of the name. In form of an exclamation, and thus often followed by an exclamation mark.
- 'Christmas how are you!' exclaimed Jim O'Hanlon ruefully. 'We will remember this one for quite a while anyway.' He was grateful that at least no one was injured in the incident.
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Vish — recursive loop
No curated loop yet for how are you. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA