Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
how-come-how-so
informal expression
/haʊ kʌm haʊ soʊ/
Definition
A colloquial phrase used to express curiosity or confusion about why something happened or how something came to be.
Examples
- How come you didn’t call me yesterday?
- I’m not sure how come he was late to the meeting.
- How so? I thought we agreed on a different plan.
Meaning
This phrase is often used when asking for an explanation of circumstances or events.
Synonyms
- why
- how come
- what’s the reason
