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UK//haʊ ɪz hiː//US//haʊ ɪz hi//

Meaning of How is he

A question asking about someone's state or condition.

In simple words: A way to ask about someone's well-being.

How is he in a sentence

  • I heard he was sick; how is he?
  • When I saw her, she asked, 'How is he?'
  • You keep talking about him; really, how is he?
  • It’s been a while; I wonder how is he these days?

How to use How is he

Use in general conversation to inquire about a person's health or emotions. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

standalone question

Memory hint

Think of asking about a friend; 'How is he?' sounds like a friend checking in.

Related words

Collocations with How is he

  • How is he doing
  • How is he feeling
  • How is he today

Synonyms for How is he

Common mistakes with How is he

  • Omitting 'is', leading to unclear phrasing.
  • Confusing with 'How are you?', which is more direct.
  • Using 'he' when referring to multiple people.

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Frequently asked questions about "How is he"

What does "How is he" mean?

A way to ask about someone's well-being.

What is the definition of "How is he"?

A question asking about someone's state or condition.

How do you use "How is he" in a sentence?

I heard he was sick; how is he?

Can you give another example of "How is he"?

When I saw her, she asked, 'How is he?'

What are synonyms for "How is he"?

Common alternatives include How is he doing?, How has he been?, How's he?, What’s he like?, Is he okay?.

What words go with "How is he"?

It commonly pairs with How is he doing, How is he feeling, How is he today.

What are common mistakes when using "How is he"?

Omitting 'is', leading to unclear phrasing. Confusing with 'How are you?', which is more direct. Using 'he' when referring to multiple people.

How do you pronounce "How is he"?

US: //haʊ ɪz hi//, UK: //haʊ ɪz hiː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use "How is he"?

Use in general conversation to inquire about a person's health or emotions. Avoid in formal writing.