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Meaning of however

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

however

Pronunciation:/hɑʊˈɛvə//haʊˈɛvɚ/

adverb

Definitions

  1. Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that).

    Example: He told me not to do it. I, however, did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / (sometimes proscribed:) However, I did it anyway.

  2. (degree) To whatever degree or extent

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

  3. (manner) In whatever way or manner.

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

  4. An emphatic form of how.

    Example: However were you able to do it?

conjunction

Definitions

  1. In whatever way or manner.

    Example: she offered to help however she could

  2. Although, though, but, yet.