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how about
how about
how about
somebody/something
(
spoken
)
I am surprised by someone or something
How about that guy who was arrested for riding his bicycle on the expressway?
Usage notes: usually intended to get someone to say what they think
See also:
how
how about
something/doing something
(
spoken
)
I suggest this
“What time should I pick you up?” “How about five o'clock?”
How about going for a drink after work?
See also:
how
how about
What is your thought, feeling, or desire concerning. For example,
How about a cup of tea?
or
How about joining us for lunch?
It is also put as
how about it
, as in
How about it? Do you want to come along?
[Mid-1800s] Also see
what about
.
See also:
how
how about
1.
Used to make a suggestion or to offer something:
How about a cup of tea?
2.
Used to request an opinion about something considered remarkable or impressive:
How about that storm last night?
See also:
how
Common Names:
Name
Gender
Pronounced
Usage
Baudelio
-
Spanish
Yoshiyahu
-
Biblical Hebrew
Redmond
-
Irish
TemÜR
-
Medieval Turkic
Feidlimid
-
Ancient Irish, Irish Mythology
ColmÁN
-
Irish
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