However

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how⋅ev⋅er

[hou-ev-er]

–adverb

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: We will allow you to travel however you please.

4.	how; how under the circumstances: However did you manage?

–conjunction

5.	in whatever way, manner, or state: Arrange your hours however you like.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME hou-ever. See how ¹ , ever

Synonyms:
1. See but ¹ .

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how·ev·er (hou-ěv'ər)

adv.

In whatever manner or way: However he did it, it was very clever.
To whatever degree or extent: "have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the concerns" (Christopher Lasch).
In what way. Used as an intensive of how: However did you get here so soon?
In spite of that; nevertheless; yet: The book is expensive; however, it's worth it.
On the other hand; by contrast: The first part was easy; the second, however, took hours.

conj.

In whatever manner or way: Dress however you like.
Archaic Notwithstanding that; although.

Usage Note: Although some grammarians have insisted that however should not be used to begin a sentence, this rule has been ignored by a number of reputable writers. Forty-two percent of Usage Panelists say they do not follow the rule in their own writing, 19 percent say they observe it only sometimes, and 36 percent say they usually observe it. See Usage Notes at but, whatever.

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However

How*ev"er\, adv. [Sometimes contracted into howe'er.]

1. In whetever manner, way, or degree.

However yet they me despise and spite. --Spenser.

Howe'er the business goes, you have made fault. --Shak.

2. At all events; at least; in any case.

Our chief end is to be freed from all, if it may be, however from the greatest evils. --Tillotson.

However

How*ev"er\, conj. Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it.

In your excuse your love does little say; You might howe'er have took a better way. --Dryden.

Syn: However, At least, Nevertheless, Yet.

Usage: These words, as here compared, have an adversative sense in reference to something referred to in the context. However is the most general, and leads to a final conclusion or decision. Thus we say, the truth, however, has not yet fully come out; i.e., such is the speaker's conclusion in view of the whole case. So also we say, however, you may rely on my assistance to that amount; i. e., at all events, whatever may happen, this is my final decision. At least is adversative in another way. It points out the utmost concession that can possibly be required, and still marks the adversative conclusion; as, at least, this must be done; whatever may be our love of peace, we must at least maintain the rights of conscience. Nevertheless denotes that though the concession be fully made, it has no bearing of the question; as, nevertheless, we must go forward. Yet signifies that however extreme the supposition or fact comceded may be, the consequence which might naturally be expected does not and will not follow; as, though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee; though he slay me, yet will I trust in him. Cf. But.

Language Translation for : However

Spanish: sin embargo, no obstante,

German: wie auch immer,

Japanese: しかし

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