as how

conjunction

: that
allowed as how she was glad to be here

Examples of as how in a Sentence

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After the Dodgers won in 2024, the commissioner’s office redefined competitive balance as how often a small-market team won the World Series, last accomplished by the 2015 Kansas City Royals. — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026 For example, when menopause begins, as well as how disruptive its symptoms are, can vary greatly. — Audrey Hendricks, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026 Engineers will test each system step by step, as well as how the different systems work together. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026 Here’s what to know about the age gap in Love Hypothesis between Olive and Adam, as well as how old the cast is compared to their characters. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for as how

Word History

First Known Use

1748, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of as how was in 1748

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“As how.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/as%20how. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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