Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
how-are-you
phrase
/haʊ ɑːr juː/
Definition
A common expression used to inquire about someone’s well-being or state of mind.
Examples
- When meeting someone for the first time, you might say, ‘Hello! How are you?’
- After a long time apart, friends often greet each other with, ‘Hey, how are you doing?’
Meaning
The phrase ‘how are you’ is typically used as a polite way to greet someone and start a conversation, showing interest in their current feelings or condition.
Synonyms
- How’s it going?
- How are you doing?
- What’s up?
- How have you been?
