~ 1
■ adverb
1》 in what way or by what means.
2》 in what condition or health.
3》 to what extent or degree.
4》 the way in which; that.
↘~ever.
Phrases
and ~! informal very much so.
~ about? would you like?
~ do you do? a formal greeting.
~ many what number.
~ much what amount or price.
~ now? archaic what is the meaning of this?
~'s that? Cricket is the batsman out or not? (said to an umpire).
Origin
OE hū , of W. Gmc origin; related to who and what .
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~ 2
■ exclamation a greeting attributed to North American Indians.
Origin
C19: perh. from Sioux háo or Omaha hou .