How is it vs How was it?

Both "how is it" and "how was it?" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "How is it" is used to ask about the current state or condition of something, while "how was it?" is used to ask about the past state or condition of something.

Last updated: April 09, 2024 • 189 views

How is it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about the current state or condition of something.

Use "how is it" when you want to inquire about the present state or condition of something or someone.

Examples:

How is it going?
How is it possible?
How is it that you're here?

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How is it below the waterline?
How is it then that in a poll 96% of men knew nothing at all about the prostate gland.
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How is it with our old adversary?
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How is it? - ...getting lost on a lifeboat.
How is it working with Jesse again?
How is it dealing with the parents?
How is it when you are drunk?
How is it having Robert home?
How is it made? Slow Cooker is in tempered glass and has a ceramic casserole, which can be washed separately in the dish-washer.
How is it made? All pieces are in Premium porcelain, microwave and dishwasher safe.
How is it made? Sunbrella fabric (breathable, stain-proof and UV resistant acrylic) over a teak and steel frame.
How is it made: with digital printing, the cutting-edge technology of porcelain stoneware perfectly recreates (including the imperfections) the appearance of natural stone.
How is it made Originally manufactured in 2007, the new version of this stainless steel cutlery set is coated in brass PVD.
How is it working with Dave Mustaine?
How is it with your look-alike?
How is it perceived, both positively and negatively?
How is it living with your roommate?

Alternatives:

how is everything
how are you
how is the situation

How was it?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about the past state or condition of something.

Use "how was it?" when you want to inquire about how something was in the past.

Examples:

How was it at the party?
How was it when you visited?
How was it working with them?

Alternatives:

how did it go
how was your experience
how was the event

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