How are you?

Adverb · English

Meaning

A standard greeting used to inquire about someone's health or state of being.

(phatic expression of inquiry regarding well-being)

Example

I walked into the office and greeted my colleague, saying, "Hello, How are you?"

Synonyms

How's it going?, How are things?, What's up?, How do you do?, How are you doing?

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