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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

/ ʊˈɛə /

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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51Թ 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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Example Sentences

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The orchestra’s management has not, however, provided needed support, and Salonen is leaving in June.

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Critics however say a controversial goods and services tax hike exacerbated it.

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A 50:22 from Lowe, however, helped to temporarily turn the tide.

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Don’t call this exchange any sort of sartorial baton pass, however.

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Inflation, however, has caused several food court staples to hike up in price, namely the chicken bake.

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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 .

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