however

how·ev·er  (hou-vr)

adv.

1. In whatever manner or way: However he did it, it was very clever.

2. To whatever degree or extent: "have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the concerns" (Christopher Lasch).

3. In what way. Used as an intensive of how: However did you get here so soon?

4. In spite of that; nevertheless; yet: The book is expensive; however, it's worth it.

5. On the other hand; by contrast: The first part was easy; the second, however, took hours.

conj.

1. In whatever manner or way: Dress however you like.

2. 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

Adverb

1. still; nevertheless: the book does, however, almost get funny

2. by whatever means: get there however you can

3. (with an adjective or adverb) no matter how: however low we plunge, there is always hope

Thesaurus

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

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however

adverb but, nevertheless, still, though, yet, even though, on the other hand, nonetheless, notwithstanding, anyhow, be that as it may

Translations

however [hauˈɛvəʳ] adv → de cualquier manera;

(+ adjective) → por muy ... que;

(in questions) → cómo

conj → sin embargo, no obstante

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however [hauˈɛvəʳ] conj → pourtant, cependant

adv → de quelque façon or manière que + sub;

(+ adjective) → quelque or si ... que + sub;

(in questions) → comment;

however I do it → de quelque manière que je m'y prenne;

however cold it is → même s'il fait très froid;

however did you do it? → comment y êtes-vous donc arrivé?

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however [hauˈɛvəʳ] conj → jedoch, aber

adv → wie ... auch;

(in questions) → wie ... bloß or nur

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however [hauˈɛvəʳ] adv → in qualsiasi modo or maniera che;

(+ adjective) → per quanto + sub;

(in questions) → come

conj → comunque, però

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