how
In what way?
How, though it is not technically a wh- word—like when, where, why, and what—behaves like them grammatically and is a frequent and important function word.
When it is followed immediately by a verb or subject it is about the method or means that something happens: How did you get here? Uncle Ed showed me how to make jam.
When it is followed by an adjective it is about the degree or extent to which the adjective applies: You won’t believe how nasty she was to us.
How can also be used to inquire or tell about condition (How the heck are you?) or reason (How can you believe such rubbish?).
Skilled way of performing
- approachWay of handling something
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- processSteps toward a result
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
way · manner · means · mechanism · system · methodology · tactic · protocol
Basis or justification
- whyReason-seeking query
- rationaleStated basis for action
- explanationStatement making something clear
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
purpose · basis · grounds · origin · source · root · catalyst · trigger
Great quantity or degree
greatly · strongly · fully · completely · thoroughly · entirely · extremely · incredibly
Request for information
- askingPosing questions
- wonderingFeeling curiosity about something
- curiosityDesire to learn
- investigationFormal examination of facts
query · puzzlement · mystery · uncertainty · discovery · learning · finding · figuring
technique
Skilled way of performing
- approachWay of handling something
- procedurePrescribed sequence of actions
- processSteps toward a result
strategy · way · manner · means · mechanism · system · methodology · tactic · protocol · formula
reason
Basis or justification
- whyReason-seeking query
- rationaleStated basis for action
- explanationStatement making something clear
motivation · purpose · basis · grounds · origin · source · root · catalyst · trigger · impetus
much
Great quantity or degree
deeply · greatly · strongly · fully · completely · thoroughly · entirely · extremely · incredibly · remarkably
question
Request for information
investigation · query · puzzlement · mystery · uncertainty · discovery · learning · finding · figuring · understanding
although
Concessive conjunction
whereas · while · unless · provided · supposing · whenever · wherever · notwithstanding · nevertheless · regardless