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HOWEVER

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

Example:

granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go

Synonyms:

all the same; at the same time; even so; however; nevertheless; nonetheless; notwithstanding; still; withal; yet

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

In whatever way or manner

Example:

however he did it, it was very clever

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 3

Meaning:

To whatever degree or extent

Example:

they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns

Classified under:

Adverbs

Sense 4

Meaning:

By contrast; on the other hand

Example:

the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours

Classified under:

Adverbs

Credits

 Context examples: 

Quite so; but the sequel was rather unusual. I will tell you, however.

(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

However, one item is multi-level with open ended responses.

(Neuropathic Pain Scale Questionnaire, NCI Thesaurus)

The symptoms are generally the same with those of immunoglobulin-secreting myeloma; however, the incidence of renal insufficiency is lower in non-secretory myeloma.

(Non-Secretory Myeloma, NCI Thesaurus)

I have had some experience of him in other moods, however, and shall be the less surprised when the thunderstorms suddenly come up amidst the sunshine.

(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

At last, however, the party was made up.

(Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson)

I must keep to my post, however.

(Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Brontë)

White Fang, however, was beginning to tolerate this act.

(White Fang, by Jack London)

Oh, my girls, however long you may live, I never can wish you a greater happiness than this!

(Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott)

However, a variety of treatments can sometimes prevent further damage and help with complications.

(Neural Tube Defects, NIH: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development)

Mercury is retrograde, however, until November 20, so center your attention this month on seeing VIPs you know.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)