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UK//haʊ əˈbaʊt juː//US//haʊ əˈbaʊt ju//

Meaning of How about you

A question to inquire about someone else's opinion or situation.

In simple words: a way to ask someone what they think or do

How about you in a sentence

  • I love hiking. How about you?
  • She enjoys reading. How about you?
  • I'm going to the concert. How about you?

How to use How about you

Use in conversations to invite someone's opinions or experiences. Avoid in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of a friendly chat asking another person for their thoughts.

Related words

Collocations with How about you

  • ask how about you
  • say how about you
  • reply how about you

Synonyms for How about you

Common mistakes with How about you

  • 'How about you?' is often omitted in replies.
  • Sometimes confused with 'What about you?'
  • Learners may forget to use it in follow-up questions.

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Frequently asked questions about How about you

What does How about you mean?

a way to ask someone what they think or do

What is the definition of How about you?

A question to inquire about someone else's opinion or situation.

How do you use How about you in a sentence?

I love hiking. How about you?

Can you give another example of How about you?

She enjoys reading. How about you?

What are synonyms for How about you?

Common alternatives include what about you, and you, how do you feel.

What words go with How about you?

It commonly pairs with ask how about you, say how about you, reply how about you.

What are common mistakes when using How about you?

'How about you?' is often omitted in replies. Sometimes confused with 'What about you?' Learners may forget to use it in follow-up questions.

How do you pronounce How about you?

US: //haʊ əˈbaʊt ju//, UK: //haʊ əˈbaʊt juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use How about you?

Use in conversations to invite someone's opinions or experiences. Avoid in very formal situations.