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Definition how about...? in British English

how about...? phrase

phrase
1

used for suggesting what someone may like to do or choose, or for suggesting a time or place that may be suitable

Example

How about dinner tonight?

Example

How about Friday evening? Would that be convenient?

Example

How about joining us for a game of bridge?

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2

used for asking about another person or thing, in addition to the ones that have already been mentioned

Example

How about Philip? Is he coming too?

Example

I'm having coffee. How about you?

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3

used for asking about another aspect of the situation that you have started to discuss

Example

How about computer skills? Have you had any special training?

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Definition how about...? in British English