However

  • 11however — [[t]haʊe̱və(r)[/t]] ♦ 1) ADV: ADV with cl You use however when you are adding a comment which is surprising or which contrasts with what has just been said. This was not an easy decision. It is, however, a decision that we feel is dictated by our …

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  • 12however — /haʊˈɛvə / (say how evuh) conjunction 1. by whatever means: however you do it, get it done. 2. in whatever condition, state, or manner: come however you like. –adverb 3. nevertheless; yet; in spite of that. 4. to whatever extent or degree; no… …

  • 13however — how|ev|er1 W1S2 [hauˈevə US ər] adv 1.) used when you are adding a fact or piece of information that seems surprising, or seems very different from what you have just said = ↑nevertheless ▪ This is a cheap and simple process. However there are… …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 14however — 1 adverb 1 used when you are adding a fact or piece of information that seems surprising, or seems to disagree with what you have just said: People like this are usually harmless. They can, however, be a nuisance. | This method has been widely… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 15however — I. conjunction Date: 14th century 1. in whatever manner or way that < will help however I can > 2. archaic although II. adverb Date: 14th century 1. a. in whateve …

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  • 16however*/*/*/ — [haʊˈevə] adv, conjunction 1) used for adding a statement that seems surprising or that makes a previous statement seem less true He seemed to be working hard. His results, however, did not improve.[/ex] 2) used when you are changing the subject&#8230; …

    Dictionary for writing and speaking English

  • 17however — /how ev euhr/, adv. 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 …

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  • 18however — 1. adverb /hɑʊˈɛvə,haʊˈɛvɚ/ a) Nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, that said, in spite of this. He told me not to do it; however, I did it. b) To whatever degree. However clear you think youve been, many questions will remain. Syn …

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  • 19however — how•ev•er [[t]haʊˈɛv ər[/t]] adv. 1) nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying[/ex] 2) to whatever extent or degree; no matter how: However much you spend, I will reimburse you[/ex] …

    From formal English to slang

  • 20however — adv. 1 a in whatever way (do it however you want). b to whatever extent, no matter how (must go however inconvenient). 2 nevertheless. 3 colloq. (as an emphatic) in what way, by what means (however did that happen?) …

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