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Mr. Tom Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

The use of "how" as "why"

Hi

Can we use "how" instead of "why" in casual spoken English?

(on phone)

I was just wondering -- anyway, how did you call?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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No, you cannot.

— Mister Micawber

  • No, you cannot.
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