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Definition how are you? in British English

how are you? phrase

phrase
1

used as a greeting when you meet someone that you know. This phrase is sometimes used for asking someone about their health, but it is usually just a friendly greeting and the speaker does not expect a detailed account of your health

Example

'Hi, Jenny, how are you?' 'I'm fine, thanks. How about you?'

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Definition how are you? in British English