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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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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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