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by whatever means; to whatever degree; nevertheless: It had started to rain; however, the ball game continued.
Not to be confused with:how ever – when “ever” is used for emphasis: How ever did you do that?

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H0305800 (hou-ĕv′ər)adv.1. In spite of that; nevertheless; yet: The book is expensive; however, it's worth it.2. On the other hand; by contrast: The first part was easy; the second, however, took hours.3. To whatever degree or extent: "The prospect of success, however remote, was tantalizing" (Stephen Baker).4. In what way. Used as an intensive of how: However did you get here so soon?conj.1. In whatever manner or way that: Dress however you like.2. Archaic Notwithstanding that; although: "Howe'er thou art a fiend, / a woman's shape doth shield thee" (Shakespeare).Usage Note: It is sometimes claimed that one should not use however to begin a sentence, but few writers consistently follow this rule. In our 2015 survey, only 10 percent of the Usage Panel reported that they themselves always follow the rule, 30 percent said that they usually or sometimes follow it, and 60 percent said that they rarely or never do so. And consistent with their self-reports, two thirds of the Panel judged a sentence beginning with however to be completely acceptable, and another quarter of them judged it at least somewhat acceptable—in other words, fewer than ten percent of them objected to it. · When however is used to join clauses within a sentence, it acts as a conjunctive adverb like nevertheless, not as a coordinating conjunction like but or yet. The conventions of punctuation thus require that it be preceded by a semicolon, as in Main Street will be closed to traffic for the parade; however, the stores along it will remain open. Using a comma instead of a semicolon is likely to be perceived as a mistake. In our 2015 survey, 86 percent of the Usage Panel gave an unacceptable rating to the sentence Main Street will be closed to traffic for the parade, however, the stores along it will remain open. See Usage Notes at but, whatever.

however

(haʊˈɛvə) sentence connector1. still; nevertheless2. on the other hand; yetadv3. by whatever means; in whatever manner4. (used with adjectives expressing or admitting of quantity or degree) no matter how: however long it takes, finish it. 5. an emphatic form of how¹¹

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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. how?; how under the circumstances?: However did you escape? conj. 4. in whatever way, manner, or state: Arrange your hours however you like. [1350–1400]

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You use however when you are adding a comment that contrasts with what has just been said.

Some of the food crops failed. However, the cotton did quite well.Losing at games doesn't matter to some women. Most men, however, can't stand it.

You also use however to say that it makes no difference how something is done.

You can do it however you want.However we add that up, it does not make a dozen.However we prepare for retirement there are undeniably risks.

Be Careful!
Don't use 'however' as a conjunction. For example, don't say 'John always cooks dinner, however I usually wash up afterwards'. You can start a new sentence or clause, for example 'John always cooks dinner. However, I usually wash up afterwards'. Or you can use a conjunction such as but or although, for example 'John always cooks dinner, although I usually wash up afterwards.'

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"

however

adverb1. but, nevertheless, still, though, yet, even though, on the other hand, nonetheless, notwithstanding, anyhow, be that as it may Some of the food crops failed. However, the cotton did quite well.2. no matter how, regardless of how, in whatever way However hard she tried, nothing seemed to work.3. how on earth, how However did you find this place in such weather?

however

adverbIn spite of a preceding event or consideration:all the same, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet.Informal: still and all.Idiom: be that as it may.

Translations

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how

(hau) adverb, conjunction1. in what way. How do you make bread?怎样2. to what extent. How do you like my new hat?; How far is Paris from London?多少3. by what means. I've no idea how he came here.怎么4. in what condition. How are you today?; How do I look?怎样5. for what reason. How is it that I am the last to know about this?怎么howˈever adverb1. in spite of that. It would be nice if we had more money. However, I suppose we'll manage with what we have.可是2. (also how ever) in what way; by what means. However did you get here?; However did you do that?究竟怎样3. to no matter what extent. However hard I try, I still can't do it.不管如何 conjunction in no matter what way. This painting still looks wrong however you look at it.不管用什么方法how about1. I would like to suggest. `Where shall we go tonight?' `How about the cinema?' …怎么样？ 2. what is he, are you etc going to do?; what does he, do you etc think?. We're going to the cinema tonight. How about you?; I rather like that picture. How about you?认为怎么样how come for what reason. How come I didn't get any cake?怎么会...how do you do? words that are said by a person to someone he is being introduced to. `How do you do? My name is Smith,' he said, shaking her hand.你好

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Regardless of or despite how much. However much he hated the arrogant young man, Jonathan couldn't allow an innocent person to be arrested for a crime he didn't commit. However much I'd like to see Paris or Rome someday, I need to stay here to take care of my mother.See also: however, much

as much as

Regardless of or despite how much; although. As much as I'd like to see Paris or Rome someday, I'm pretty content to stay right here in my hometown for the time being. As much as he hated the arrogant young man, Jonathan couldn't allow an innocent person to be arrested for a crime he didn't commit.See also: much

as much as

1. The same quantity as. As with as many (def. 2), the meaning of much as a large amount here is qualified by what follows. For example, Please help yourself to as much of the meant as you want indicates whatever amount you wish. [Late 1100s] 2. Also, however much, much as. Even though, no matter how much, as in As much as I hate to, I must stay home tonight, or However much it hurts, you ought to admit you were wrong, or Much as Karen would love to see us, she can't get out of her prior commitment. [Late 1500s] 3. Also, so much as. In effect, nearly the same as, as in Mom as much as told Jane she couldn't go, or The clerk so much as accused the customer of shoplifting. These expressions intensify the meaning of the verb and indicate that the action is unexpected. [Late 1300s] See also: much

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