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1However — How*ev er, conj. Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it. [1913 Webster] In your excuse your love does little say; You might howe er have took a better way. Dryden.… …
2However — How*ev er, adv. [Sometimes contracted into howe er.] 1. In whetever manner, way, or degree. [1913 Webster] However yet they me despise and spite. Spenser. [1913 Webster] Howe er the business goes, you have made fault. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. At… …
3however — index notwithstanding, regardless, unless Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
4however — late 14c., from HOW (Cf. how) + EVER (Cf. ever) …
5however — how|ev|er [ hau evər ] function word *** However can be used in the following ways: as a way of showing how a sentence is related to what has already been said: Prices have been rising. It is unlikely, however, that this increase will continue.… …
6however — [[t]haʊe̱və(r)[/t]] ♦ 1) ADV: ADV with cl You use however when you are adding a comment which is surprising or which contrasts with what has just been said. This was not an easy decision. It is, however, a decision that we feel is dictated by our …
7however — how|ev|er1 W1S2 [hauˈevə US ər] adv 1.) used when you are adding a fact or piece of information that seems surprising, or seems very different from what you have just said = ↑nevertheless ▪ This is a cheap and simple process. However there are… …
8however — 1 adverb 1 used when you are adding a fact or piece of information that seems surprising, or seems to disagree with what you have just said: People like this are usually harmless. They can, however, be a nuisance. | This method has been widely… …
9however — I. conjunction Date: 14th century 1. in whatever manner or way that < will help however I can > 2. archaic although II. adverb Date: 14th century 1. a. in whateve …
10however — /how ev euhr/, adv. 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 …
