Definition of "how so" in Englisch

Phrase

1. How?; In what way?

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

2. Why?; For what reason?

   • I'm feeling really depressed. ― How so?

Adverb

1. How; In what way; however

2. Why; For what reason.

3. Used as an intensifier.