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, howitzer, howk

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Example sentences from the Web for however

However much we gossip about heterosexual couples with large age gaps, we at least refrain from calling them sex offenders.
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However, more than 20 players on the ballot this year were probably worthy of being enshrined in Cooperstown.
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Despite the strong language, however, the neither the JPO nor Lockheed could dispute a single fact in either Daily Beast report.
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In Israel, however, a new law took effect January 1st that banned the use of underweight models.
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There is, however, a separate wing of AQAP designed to inspire their followers to conduct attacks against the West.
U.S. Spies See Al Qaeda Fingerprints on Paris Massacre|Shane Harris, Nancy A. Youssef|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
As, however, the whole plan of our proceedings was to be kept secret, I will not touch on that subject.
A Voyage round the World|W.H.G. Kingston
His advice, however, sunk deep into my mind, and has often been of singular value to me since.
Parker's Second Reader|Richard G. Parker
This last proviso, however, as we shall see, takes away almost all practical importance from the proposition.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4|Various
However, we are already sufficiently acquainted with his sentiments in these respects.
The Life of Philip Melanchthon|Karl Friedrich Ledderhose
It was however evident that the attack was to be immediately expected.
The Rise of the Dutch Republic, Volume III.(of III) 1574-84|John Lothrop Motley

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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