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adverb
- 1. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously: "People tend to put on weight in middle age. However, gaining weight is not inevitable" Similar
- 2. in whatever way; regardless of how: "however you look at it, you can't criticize that" Similar
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The meaning of HOWEVER is in whatever manner or way that. How to use however in a sentence. Beginning a Sentence With However
HOWEVER definition: 1. despite whatever amount or degree: 2. used to express surprise: 3. in whatever way: . Learn more.
1. still; nevertheless. 2. on the other hand; yet. adverb. 3. by whatever means; in whatever manner. 4. (used with adjectives expressing or admitting of quantity or degree) no matter how.
Definition of however adverb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
You use however when you are saying something that somebody might not expect because of what you have just said. The apartment is rather small. It is, however, much nicer than our old apartment.
However means "even so" or, "on the other hand," and you use it to introduce a complication or contradiction. You might tell your friend, "I love your cooking. However, I already have plans for dinner tonight." The adverb however has a few different meanings. It often shows contrast.
1. In spite of that; nevertheless; yet: The book is expensive; however, it's worth it. 2. On the other hand; by contrast: The first part was easy; the second, however, took hours. 3. To whatever degree or extent: "The prospect of success, however remote, was tantalizing" (Stephen Baker). 4. In what way.
You use however before an adjective or adverb to emphasize that the degree or extent of something cannot change a situation.
used to say that it does not make any difference how cold / difficult / slowly, etc something is or happens: We're not going to get there in time, however fast we drive. Fewer examples. You shouldn't hit him however angry you are. It's going to happen however much I want to avoid it. Every village, however small, takes part.
HOWEVER meaning: 1. despite whatever amount or degree: 2. used to express surprise: 3. in whatever way: . Learn more.
