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- Dictionaryhowever/haʊˈɛvə/
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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HOWEVER definition: 1. despite whatever amount or degree: 2. used to express surprise: 3. in whatever way: . Learn more.
The meaning of HOWEVER is in whatever manner or way that. How to use however in a sentence. Beginning a Sentence With However.
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."
Definition of however adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's 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.
In what way, manner, condition, etc.; by what means; in the way that; however; as. †how were it: however it may have been; cf. howbeit, adv. (obsolete…
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. how?; how under the circumstances?: However did you escape? 4. in whatever way, manner, or state: Arrange your hours however you like.
HOWEVER definition: 1. used to say that it does not make any difference how cold/difficult/slowly, etc something is or…. Learn more.
You use however when you are saying something that somebody might not expect because of what you have just said.
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.
