"how do" meaning in English

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Phrase

IPA: /ˌhæwˈduw/ [US]
Head templates: {{head|en|phrase|head=how do?}} how do?
  1. (colloquial) Alternative form of how do you do Tags: alt-of, alternative, colloquial Alternative form of: how do you do
    Sense id: en-how_do-en-phrase-1OqyVgDc Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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