however

American  

[hou-ev-er] / haʊˈɛv ər /

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?

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conjunction

1. in whatever way, manner, or state.

   Arrange your hours however you like.

however British  

/ haʊˈɛvə /

1. still; nevertheless

2. on the other hand; yet

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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

Usage

What are other ways to say however?

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.

Etymology

Origin of however

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

Example Sentences

The Postal Service, however, hasn’t viewed the record-keeping use of postmarking as a service.

From The Wall Street Journal

Musk, however, offers more aspirational ideas—and generally misses his timelines.

From Barron's

Prices, however, settled higher in the previous session as colder weather across Europe and storage declines provide support.

From The Wall Street Journal

Yorath will however perhaps always be most closely associated with the Wales team he managed that just missed out on qualification for the 1994 World Cup as a result of an agonising defeat by Romania.

From BBC

The cloud around Fomalhaut, however, is estimated to be about a billion times larger.

From Science Daily

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