However

Quick meaning: However is an adverb meaning (conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

Meaning

(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

More Meanings

1. (conjunctive) In contrast.
2. (degree, fused relative) Regardless of how; no matter how
3. (manner, fused relative) Regardless of how; regardless of the way in which.
4. (manner, fused relative) In any way in which; how.
5. (informal, manner) In any way that one likes or chooses; in a haphazard or spontaneous way.
6. (interrogative) How ever: an emphatic form of how, used to ask in what manner.
7. (obsolete) In any case, at any rate, at all events.

Example Sentences

She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.

I didn't argue with him; I still think, however, that he is wrong.

The conference itself went very well. The party afterwards, however, was a disaster.

He told me not to do it. However, I did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / I, however, did it anyway.

Synonyms for however

Depending on context, synonyms include nonetheless, notwithstanding, anyway, anyhow, but, howbeit.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, yet, how.

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