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how
Adverb
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The word "how" is a question word, to ask about the way something happens or the way people do things.
How will we ever solve this problem?
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The word "how" is used to tell about the way something happens or the way people do things.
I know how we can solve this problem?
This is how to make this machine work.
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used to show that you feel strongly about something.
How old he looks!
how
Subordinator
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You use how to tell that something happens, is done, or is true.
She told him how it wasn't fun anymore.
much
Determiner
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Much is a lot of; a large amount of; a high degree
I don't have much money.
I don't like the cider very much.
I know how much he loves everybody in the house.
You're not much better than he is.
She was much more fun after a few drinks.
This is almost as much fun as last week.
We bought another one, but the cost was much greater.
I don't think it matters much what you study.
Thank you very much!
Much attention has been given to the question of where the money should go.
He's very much the Englishman.
money
Noun
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Money is the coins or notes that are used to pay for things.
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Money is a tool that is used to pay for goods or services.
You don't want to spend your money on an ice cream. You can buy something else.
do
Verb
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Do is an auxiliary verb. It is used in questions, negative statements, short answers, and for emphasis when there is no other auxiliary.
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Questions
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Where do you live?
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When did you start learning English?
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"Does John live here?"
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Short answer
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"Yes, he does."
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"No, I don't."
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Negative statements
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They don't live here. [don't = do not]
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We do not want to fight.
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Jared did not tell me he had such a pretty sister.
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Emphasis (do not use this too much)
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You think I don't have a brother, but I do!
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She does enjoy swimming in the pool.
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We sometimes use do in place of a different verb, such as when we do not know what an activity is, or we do not want to say it again:
What is he doing?
Mary eats more than John does.
do
Verb
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When you do something, you perform, complete or work on a task.
Mary is doing her homework.
We all did the cleaning together.
I've got a lot to do.
"What do you do?" - "I'm a baker."
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To succeed or progress
"How did John do in the tennis match?" - "He lost."
"How is your leg doing?" - "Oh, it feels much better, thank you."
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To write or draw something, usually in a short time
He did a picture of a tree.
He did an essay on Shakespeare.
do
Noun
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A do refers to a hairstyle.
She came to work with a new do.
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Correct actions. (almost always in plural and generally with "don'ts")
Willy will tell you all the dos and don'ts.
you
Pronoun
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Used instead of the name of the person being spoken to; it is a second-person pronoun.
You are my best friend.
Can I go to the shops with you?
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Used to talk about anyone.
You have to be 18 years old to see that film.
She has problems with her eyes, and can't see you properly.
you
Determinative
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Used before a word that means the person or people someone is talking to.
You guys can leave now.
need
Verb
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If you need something, you want it and must have it.
Everyone needs food and water.
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If you need to do something, it is very important that you do it.
Sir, you need to leave now.
need
Verb
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If you need do something, you have to do it.
Need you do that all the time?
You needn't keep telling me. I heard you the first time.
need
Noun
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If you have a need for something, you must have it; something necessary or required.
I've always tried to have few needs beyond food, clothing and shelter.