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How about

🇬🇧 UK //haʊ əˈbaʊt// 🇺🇸 US //haʊ əˈbaʊt//

Meaning of How about

Used to suggest an idea or propose an option.

In simple words: What do you think about?

How about in a sentence

• How about going to the movies tonight?
• How about we try that new restaurant?
• I was thinking, how about a weekend trip?

How to use How about

Use in suggestions or proposals. It’s neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

how about + noun/verb-ing

Memory hint

Think of 'How about we hash it out?' — makes ideas feel like a discussion.

Related words

Collocations with How about

• how about dinner
• how about a meeting
• how about some help

Synonyms for How about

• what do you think
• how's about
• why not

Common mistakes with How about

• Omitting the subject after 'how about'
• Using 'how about' in affirmative statements instead of questions
• Confusing with 'what about' in some contexts

Frequently asked questions about How about

What does How about mean?

What do you think about?

What is the definition of How about?

Used to suggest an idea or propose an option.

How do you use How about in a sentence?

How about going to the movies tonight?

Can you give another example of How about?

How about we try that new restaurant?

What are synonyms for How about?

Common alternatives include what do you think, how's about, why not.

What words go with How about?

It commonly pairs with how about dinner, how about a meeting, how about some help.

What are common mistakes when using How about?

Omitting the subject after 'how about' Using 'how about' in affirmative statements instead of questions Confusing with 'what about' in some contexts

How do you pronounce How about?

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

When should I use How about?

Use in suggestions or proposals. It’s neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.