how is

idiom
UK: /ˌhaʊ ɪz/
US: /ˌhaʊ ɪz/

  1. Used to ask about someone's health or well-being.

    1. How is your mom doing today? I hope she feels good. [ ] [ ]
    2. How is your brother progressing with his new job as a programmer? [ ] [ ]

  2. Used to ask about the state or condition of something.

    1. How is the weather outside now? Is it raining today? [ ] [ ]
    2. How is the construction of your new house coming along this month? [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to inquire about the manner or method in which something is done.

    1. How is this cake made? Tell me a recipe. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you know how is this problem solved using only algebra rules? [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "how is" in English means: Used to ask about someone's health or well-being., Used to ask about the state or condition of something., Used to inquire about the manner or method in which something is done..

The phonetic transcription of "how is" is /ˌhaʊ ɪz/ in British English and /ˌhaʊ ɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "how is": "How is your mom doing today? I hope she feels good.". More examples on the page.