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English > 4 senses of the word however:
ADVERBallhowever, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstandingdespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession / concession)
allhoweverby contrast
allhoweverto whatever degree or extent
allhoweverin whatever way or manner
however > pronunciation
Soundshhaw.eh'ver
Rhymesachiever ... woodcarver: 111 rhymes with ver...
English > however: 4 senses > adverb 1
MeaningDespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession / concession).
Example"although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"
Synonymsnevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding
English > however: 4 senses > adverb 2
MeaningBy contrast; on the other hand.
Example the second, however, took hours"
English > however: 4 senses > adverb 3
MeaningTo whatever degree or extent.
Examples
  • "The results, however general, are important"
  • "they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns"
English > however: 4 senses > adverb 4
MeaningIn whatever way or manner.
Examples
  • "Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet"
  • "however he did it, it was very clever"