How does it work?

Meaning: This means you want to know the manner or method of operation of something. It's like saying, Can you explain to me how this thing functions?

Choice of Words: How is an interrogative adverb used to ask for the manner or method of something. Does is a present tense form of the verb "to do" used to indicate an action that is happening now. It is a third person pronoun used to refer to a thing or concept. Work is a verb used to indicate the function or operation of something. When you put them together, "How does it work?" is a question asking for the manner or method of operation of something.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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• It's okay to make mistakes, everyone does.
• Talent alone does not guarantee success.
• Dog does tricks.
• Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard.
• Work hard.
• Do work.
• Do your work.
• Work hard and never give up.
• The man drove his car to work.