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however

[ hou-ev-er ]
/ haʊˈɛv ər /
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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.

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Origin of however

First recorded in 1350–1400, however is from the Middle English word hou-ever.See how1, ever

synonym study for however

1. See but1.

Words nearby however

howe'er, howel, Howel Dda, Howell-Jolly body, Howells, however, however much, howf, howff, how goes it, howitzer
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Words related to however

notwithstanding, yet, nonetheless, withal, anyhow, but, despite, though, all the same, after all, be that as it may, for all that, howbeit, in spite of, on the other hand, per contra

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British Dictionary definitions for however

however
/ (haʊˈɛvə) /

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 howhowever long it takes, finish it
an emphatic form of how 1 (def. 1)
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