Definitions for however
haʊˈɛv ərhow·ev·er

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstandingadverb

   despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

   "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"

2. howeveradverb

   by contrast; on the other hand

   "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours"

3. howeveradverb

   to whatever degree or extent

   "The results, however general, are important"; "they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns"

4. howeveradverb

   in whatever way or manner

   "Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet"; "however he did it, it was very clever"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. howeveradverb

   Nevertheless, nonetheless, even so, that said, in spite of this.

   He told me not to do it; however, I did it.

2. howeveradverb

   To whatever degree.

   However clear you think you've been, many questions will remain.

3. howeveradverb

   In what way; how.

   However did you do that?

4. howeverconjunction

   In whatever manner.

   Do it however you want.

5. howeverconjunction

   To whatever extent.

6. howeverconjunction

   Although, though, but, yet.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Howeveradverb

   Etymology: how and ever.

   1. In whatsoever manner; in whatsoever degree.

   This ring he holds
   In most rich choice; yet in his idle fire,
   To buy his will, it would not seem too dear,
   Howe’er repented of. William Shakespeare, All’s well that ends well.

   To trace the ways
   Of highest agents, deem’d however wise. John Milton, Par. Lost.

   2. At all events; happen what will; at least.

   Our chief end is to be freed from all, if it may be, however from the greatest evils; and to enjoy, if it may be, all good, however the chiefest. John Tillotson, Sermon 1.

   3. Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet.

   In your excuse your love does little say;
   You might howe’er have took a fairer way. Dryden.

   Its views are bounded on all sides by several ranges of mountains, which are however at so great a distance, that they leave a wonderful variety of beautiful prospects. Joseph Addison, on Italy.

   I do not build my reasoning wholly on the case of persecution, however I do not exclude it. Francis Atterbury.

   Few turn their thoughts to examine how those diseases in a state are bred, that hasten its end; which would, however, be a very useful enquiry. Jonathan Swift.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. However

   However is an adverb in the English language.

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1. however

   "However" is an adverb used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or contradicts something previously mentioned. It can indicate a transition in thought or show an exception or unforeseen circumstance. It's also used to mean "in whatever way or to whatever extent."

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Howeveradverb

   in whetever manner, way, or degree

2. Howeveradverb

   at all events; at least; in any case

3. However

   nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it

4. Etymology: [Sometimes contracted into howe'er.]

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1. However

   However is the 12th single release by Japanese band Glay on August 6, 1997. It debuted at #1 on the Oricon chart, appearing at that position for 5 weeks in total, selling 1,341,980 copies. The title song was used as ending song for the TV-drama "Ryakudatsu Ai Abunai Onna" aired on TBS channel, whose opening theme was another Glay song, "Freeze My Love", and all the music was instrumental versions of Glay's songs.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. However

   how-ev′ėr, adv. and conj. in whatever manner or degree: nevertheless: at all events.

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'however' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #125

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'however' in Written Corpus Frequency: #887

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'however' in Adverbs Frequency: #22

Anagrams for however »

1. whoever

2. everwho

How to pronounce however?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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How to say however in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of however in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of however in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of however in a Sentence

1. Los Angeles Police Department:

   During that altercation, at least one less than lethal device was deployed, a Taser, however at this time we still do not know if that Taser did strike the suspect.

2. Ric Spooner:

   News of China' rate cut should help buyer mood this morning, compensating for a weak lead from the US market, however, while news of lower borrowing costs will help support equity valuations and be seen as a positive for commodity demand, market response may be limited. In some senses this rate cut is a technical response to the fact that lower inflation is making real borrowing costs more expensive in China.

3. Peter Kenny:

   The historical narrative behind that inversion is significant, it is not however, a foregone conclusion that we will see a recession in 2019. It is an indication there is weakness on the horizon and frankly a lot of that weakness in that narrative is really being fed, fueled by what we are seeing around the world.

4. Jeff Adachi:

   I do not have information on other suspects at this time, however this is still an open and active investigation and any information given will (be) looked at by homicide investigators. during the short time I represented Mark, I found him to be a kind and engaging person.

5. Richter cartoon caption:

   Orthodox medicine has not found an answer to your complaint. However, luckily for you, I happen to be a quack.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=however
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/However
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=however
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/However
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/however
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=however
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=however