how-to
1 of 2adjective
ˈhau̇-ˈtü 
: giving practical instruction and advice (as on a craft)
how-to books on all sorts of hobbies
Harry Milt
Harry Milthow-to
2 of 2noun
: a practical method or instruction
the how-tos of balancing a checkbook
also : something (such as a book) that provides such instruction
Word History
First Known Use
Adjective
1926, in the meaning defined above
Noun
1954, in the meaning defined above
how-to
noun
as in manual
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- manual
- handbook
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- primer
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- text
- dictionary
- textbook
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- pocket edition
- paper
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- monograph
- folio
- volume
- cyclopaedia
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- almanac
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- novel
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- novelette
- picture book
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