English

Phrase

how so?

1. How?; In what way?

   The city of Melbourne has much more culture than Sydney. ― How so?

2. (idiomatic) Why?; For what reason?

   I'm feeling really depressed. ― How so?

Usage notes

• This idiom is always expressed in a question form.

See also

• how come

Anagrams

• whoso

Adverb

how so?

1. How?; In what way?
2. (idiomatic) Why?; For what reason?