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Meaning of 'however' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . However [ adv.]
- In whetever manner, way, or degree.
- At all events; at least; in any case.
2 . However [ conj.]
- Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it.

Meaning of 'however' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . however [ r]
Meaning (1):
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example in sentence:
  • although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it;
  • granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go;
  • he was a stern yet fair master;
  • while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
Meaning (2):
- in whatever way or manner
Example in sentence:
  • however he did it, it was very clever;
  • Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
Meaning (3):
- by contrast; on the other hand
Example in sentence:
  • the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
Meaning (4):
- to whatever degree or extent
Example in sentence:
  • The results, however general, are important;
  • they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns

Nearby Words:

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