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how-to — how toer, n. /how tooh /, adj., n., pl. how tos. adj. 1. giving or pertaining to basic instructions and directions to the layperson on the methods for doing or making something, esp. as a hobby or for practical use: a how to book on photography.… … Universalium
how-to — how′ to′ adj. n. pl. tos 1) giving basic instructions and directions to the layperson for doing or making something: a how to book on photography[/ex] 2) cvb the guidelines or detailed instructions for doing something • Etymology: 1925–30 how′… … From formal English to slang
how-to — ☆ how to [hou′to͞o΄ ] adj. Informal giving elementary instruction in some handicraft, hobby, etc. [a how to book] … English World dictionary
how-to — adj. How to is used with these nouns: ↑article, ↑book, ↑guide, ↑manual … Collocations dictionary
how — [[t]ha͟ʊ[/t]] ♦ (The conjunction is pronounced [[t]haʊ[/t]].) 1) QUEST You use how to ask about the way in which something happens or is done. How do I make payments into my account?... How do you manage to keep the place so tidy?... The law,… … English dictionary
how — how1 /how/, adv. 1. in what way or manner; by what means?: How did the accident happen? 2. to what extent, degree, etc.?: How damaged is the car? 3. in what state or condition?: How are you? 4. for what reason; why?: How can you talk such… … Universalium
bathing adj — Q: How do you like bathing beauties? A: I don t know, I never bathed one. Anon … English expressions
ironic adj — The discovery of how to make steel was ironic … English expressions
irrelevant adj — One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas I ll never know. But then we tried to get his tusks off, which was very difficult. Of course in Alabama, the Tuscaloosa... But that s entirely irrelephant to what I was… … English expressions
long — I [[t]lɒ̱ŋgɪst, AM lɔ͟ːŋgɪst[/t]] TIME ♦ longest 1) ADV GRADED: ADV with v, oft ADV adv/prep Long means a great amount of time or for a great amount of time. Repairs to the cable did not take too long... Have you known her parents long?... I… … English dictionary
