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.
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However is always a great word to know.
So is interrobang. Does it mean:
a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English hou-ever. See how1, ever


1. See but1.
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however (haʊˈɛvə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
sentence connector
1.  still; nevertheless
2.  on the other hand; yet
 
adv
3.  by whatever means; in whatever manner
4.  (used with adjectives expressing or admitting of quantity or degree) no matter how: however long it takes, finish it
5.  an emphatic form of how

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however
late 14c., from how + ever.
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Example sentences
His skills, however, have kept pace with the times.
Any waves you make, however small, however indirect could alienate you from
  your colleagues.
However, there are growing concerns about the impact of these policies on the
  public finances.
Others, however, will worry about this kind of talk.
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