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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

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sentence connector

  1. still; nevertheless
  2. on the other hand; yet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of however1

First recorded in 1350–1400, however is from the Middle English word hou-ever. See how 1, ever
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In return, however, the kids would have to hand over their YouTube account information to Hill, who optimized their accounts.

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If they were granted clemency and appeared before the parole board, however, Hochman has vowed to fight their release again.

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Failing to back up strong starts at the iconic venue has been a common theme for the former world number one, however.

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"Little did I know however that that was just the beginning of our nightmare. As victims, we have been treated disgracefully," she said.

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The best scenes, however, take place at the dinner table where Henry wonders why she’s sabotaging their meet-up.

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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 .

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