Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

how-are-you

Expression
/haʊ ɑːr ju/
Definition
A common greeting used to inquire about someone’s well-being.
Examples
  • “Hello! How are you today?”
  • “It’s been a while; how are you doing?”
  • “Every time I see her, I ask, ‘How are you?'”
Meaning
This phrase is typically used in conversational English as a way to ask someone about their current state or feelings.
Synonyms
  • How have you been?
  • What’s up?
  • How’s everything?