Definitions

how-do-you-do

NOUN

greeting

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hello nod ovation reception salute

STRONG

accosting acknowledgment address aloha ciao compliments hail heralding hi highball howdy note notice regards respects rumble salaam salutation testimonial

WEAK

best wishes card compellation good wishes high-five letter speaking to ushering in what's happening

Antonyms

STRONG

heedlessness ignorance neglect

WEAK

farewell goodbye

Example Sentences

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"That's how sick these people are, because how do you do that to a mom?"

From Salon • Dec. 18, 2024

"I've been down to my local bar with these old boys saying 'see that skateboarding on the TV, how do you do that?'" he said.

From BBC • May 29, 2024

"And how do you do that? You exercise and follow a healthy diet."

From Science Daily • May 16, 2024

Zach Arnett barely got a how do you do.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Violet and Klaus moved forward to shake his hand and say how do you do.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket