however

UK /haʊˈɛvə/ US /haʊˈɛvə/
adv 5conj 1

Definitions

adv

1

Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

He told me not to do it. However, I did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / I, however, did it anyway.

She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.

2

In contrast.

The conference itself went very well. The party afterwards, however, was a disaster.

3

Regardless of how; no matter how

However clear you think you've been, and however many questions you may've answered, there'll always remain some doubts.

Any rule of thumb, however true (it is), is useless unless you understand its underlying logic.

4

Regardless of how; regardless of the way in which.

Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes.

However we do this, it isn't going to work.

5

In any way in which; how.

She offered to help however she could.

Wear your hair however you want.

conj

1

But, yet, though, although.

*She wanted to go, however she decided against it.

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