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however
[ hou-ev-er ]
adverb
- nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that:
We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
- to whatever extent or degree; no matter how:
However much you spend, I will reimburse you.
- in whatever manner:
We will allow you to travel however you please.
- how; how under the circumstances:
However did you manage?
conjunction
- in whatever way, manner, or state:
Arrange your hours however you like.
however
/ ʊˈɛə /
sentence connector
- still; nevertheless
- on the other hand; yet
adverb
- by whatever means; in whatever manner
- used with adjectives expressing or admitting of quantity or degree no matter how
however long it takes, finish it
- an emphatic form of how 1
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
He admitted the manslaughter of Mr Alfonso during a hearing at the Old Bailey on Tuesday, however the prosecution rejected this plea.
None of this reportage, however, addressed the most pertinent question about the feat, which is: So what?
Acharya has been forced, however, to lay off two data analysts, and a third research position is in jeopardy.
Rather than level with the conspiracists and risk losing them forever, however, Trump and his team keep lying.
"Early on the morning of 21 October, a train driver prepared the train for service, however the train was positioned adjacent to a platform," the report said.
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