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Definition of however - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
1.
contrastby contrast or on the other hand
- The first option is cheaper; however, the second is faster.
2.
degreeto whatever degree or extent
- However hard he tried, he couldn't solve the puzzle.
3.
contrastdespite anything to the contrary
- She was tired; however, she continued working.
4.
languagein whatever way or manner
- You can dress however you like for the party.
5.
emphasisUS used to ask emphatically how something happenedUS
- However did you manage to finish so quickly?
Expressions with however
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in any way you look at it
However one slices it, the results are disappointing.
in any direction or manner
She will follow him however the wind blows.
no matter how you look at it
However you slice it, the results are disappointing.
used to show something does not change the main point
However that may be, we still need to finish the project.
Origin of however
Old English, hū (how) + efer (ever)
Terms with however included in their meaning
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freedom timing
whenever or however someone wants
Examples of however in a sentence
He was tired; however, he continued to work late. However carefully she planned, delays still occurred. However much it costs, we need the repair. The route was longer; however, it was safer. However, the final price remained unchanged. Feel free to arrange the room however you prefer.
Cook the meal however it suits your taste. However did you get here so fast? However could they solve it so easily?
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- French:cependant, si, ...
- German:allerdings, wie sehr auch immer, ...
- Italian:tuttavia, per quanto, ...
- Spanish:sin embargo, por mucho que, ...
- Portuguese:no entanto, por mais que, ...
- Chinese:然而, 无论多么, ...
- Japanese:しかし, どれほど, ...
- Arabic:مَع ذَلِك, مهما كان, ...
- Hebrew:עִם זֹאת, יִהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר יִהְיֶה, ...
- Russian:однако, как бы ни, ...
- Ukrainian:однак, хоч би як, ...
- Hindi:हालांकि, चाहे कितना भी, ...
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