how-to
adjective
giving or pertaining to basic instructions and directions to the layperson on the methods for doing or making something, especially as a hobby or for practical use.
how-tos
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pluralof how-to.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and celebrity websites feature slim influencers and "how-tos" for achieving those same results in no time.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2024
Have a look at reviews and how-tos before you plunk down $49.99.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2022
The reboot, now called “Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head,” drills down on this point and updates the content they critique to include TikTok videos, YouTube how-tos and A.S.M.R. footage.
From New York Times ● Oct. 4, 2022
And the company’s Body Builder Advisory Service offers a range of guides and how-tos for cops that want to modify or improve their trucks with aftermarket equipment.
From The Verge ● Jul. 28, 2022
I tell them about the how-tos and expect them to look nervous or uncomfortable, but neither of them does.
From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly
