how'd
Asking the way
How'd is a contraction of "how did" or "how would," used in casual speech and writing: How'd you get here so fast?
How'd you like to grab dinner?
The spelling captures the natural elision that occurs in rapid speech.
Relaxed, not official
- spokenExpressed in words aloud
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
- casualRelaxed and informal
- conversationalRelating to informal dialogue
shorthand · abbreviated · slang · vernacular · everyday · relaxed · chatty · friendly
Direct or handle successfully
- accomplishComplete successfully
- achieveSucceed through effort
- pull offSucceed at something difficult
- figure outDetermine through reasoning
work out · get · happen · come about · end up · wind up · succeed · do it
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- shockedDeeply startled or appalled
- stunnedShocked into speechlessness
bewildered · confused · baffled · curious · wondering · inquiring · questioning · incredulous
informal
Relaxed, not official
- spokenExpressed in words aloud
- colloquialCasual, everyday language
- casualRelaxed and informal
conversational · shorthand · abbreviated · slang · vernacular · everyday · relaxed · chatty · friendly · dialogue
manage
Direct or handle successfully
- accomplishComplete successfully
- achieveSucceed through effort
- pull offSucceed at something difficult
figure out · work out · get · happen · come about · end up · wind up · succeed · do it · make it
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- disbeliefRejection of truth claims
- amazementOverwhelming surprise and wonder
- shockedDeeply startled or appalled
stunned · bewildered · confused · baffled · curious · wondering · inquiring · questioning · incredulous · astonished
- how are youStandard post-hello inquiry
- how are you doingPolite status question
- how muchInquiry about amount
- how longQuery about time needed
- how manyQuery seeking quantity
- how toInstructional guide format