Transcription
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- [hou too]
- /haʊ tu/
- /ˌhaʊˈtuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hou too]
- /haʊ tu/
Definitions of how-to word
- adjective how-to giving or pertaining to basic instructions and directions to the layperson on the methods for doing or making something, especially as a hobby or for practical use: a how-to book on photography. 1
- noun plural how-to a set of step-by-step instructions for accomplishing a certain task or reaching a certain objective: a how-to for fixing a leaky faucet. 1
- noun plural how-to the basic principles or approach for doing something: the how-to of investing in the stock market. 1
- noun how-to instructional guide 1
- adjective how-to A how-to book provides instructions on how to do or make a particular thing, especially something that you do or make as a hobby. 0
- adjective how-to (of a book or guide) giving basic instructions to the lay person on how to do or make something, esp as a hobby or for practical purposes 0
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Origin of how-to
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for How-to
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
how-to popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.