however

[hou-ev-er]

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?

conjunction

1. in whatever way, manner, or state.

   Arrange your hours however you like.

however

/ haʊˈɛvə /

1. still; nevertheless

2. on the other hand; yet

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of however¹

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

Example Sentences

Achieving a similar kind of routing with light, however, has long been much more complex.

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There were no signs of any lack of game time against Slovakia, however, as he set the tone from the start in a Northern Ireland display brimming with energy.

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What is, however, unprecedented even for him is the quality of chances he has had this season.

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Washington, however, described the proposal as imposing "a global carbon tax on the world."

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Asked to name their favourite albums, however, and Wolf Alice are evasive.

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Related Words

• nevertheless 
• nonetheless 
• notwithstanding 
• still 
• yet 

When To Use

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.