how are you
Meaning
- An informal greeting, not requiring a literal response. In form a question, and thus followed by a question mark. Typical responses include
- (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.
Concepts
how are you
how do you do
how are you doing
hello
how are things
how’s it going
lady
good morning
how do you do?
how's it going
how-d’ye-do
Pronounced as (IPA)
/haʊ ˈɑː juː/
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