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however

[hou-ev-er]

adverb

  1. nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that.

    We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.

  2. to whatever extent or degree; no matter how.

    However much you spend, I will reimburse you.

  3. in whatever manner.

    We will allow you to travel however you please.

  4. how; how under the circumstances.

    However did you manage?



conjunction

  1. in whatever way, manner, or state.

    Arrange your hours however you like.

however

/ ʊˈɛə /

  1. still; nevertheless

  2. on the other hand; yet

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

  1. by whatever means; in whatever manner

  2. (used with adjectives expressing or admitting of quantity or degree) no matter how

    however long it takes, finish it

  3. an emphatic form of how 1

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of however1

First recorded in 1350–1400, however is from the Middle English word hou-ever. See how 1, ever
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Example Sentences

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The Dodgers, however, have not issued any team-level statement, and a club executive told The Times’ Dylan Hernández on Friday that they did not plan to make any comment.

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There were concerns, however, over the impact on the grass courts, with the men's tournament beginning at the same venue on Monday.

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Aguirre, however, noted that children crave “a sense of safety and connection with loved ones” more than they desire a “sense of normalcy.”

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Percolating in the background, however, has been a resistance to AI technology, rooted in the conservative movement’s skepticism of Big Tech.

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There’s no point in denying, however, that according to his own dark theory of geopolitical reality, Netanyahu has created the conditions for decisive victory.

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The adverb however means “on the other hand” or “in spite of that.” How does it compare to however, but, nevertheless, still, and yet? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.

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