Definition of however However
/hawˌɛˈvɚ/ - [hawever] - how•ev•er
We found 15 definitions of however from 5 different sources.
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| however - despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go" | ||
| nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding | ||
| however - in whatever way or manner; "Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet"; "however he did it, it was very clever" | ||
| however - to whatever degree or extent; "The results, however general, are important"; "they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns" | ||
| however - by contrast; on the other hand; "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours" | ||
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- however (Adverb)
Nevertheless, nonetheless, even so , that said , in spite of this. - however (Adverb)
To whatever degree; in whatever way. - however (Adverb)
In what way; how.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- however (adv.)
In whetever manner, way, or degree. - however (adv.)
At all events; at least; in any case. - however (conj.)
Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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[Phrase implying that the following clause is contrary to prior belief]. -
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In spite of that. -
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in opposition to this fact (Re. restriction, opposition) -
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From another point of view.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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how-ev′ėr, adv. and conj. in whatever manner or degree: nevertheless: at all events
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