however

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adv

Definition of HOWEVER

1

a : in whatever manner or way <shall serve you, sir, truly, however else — Shakespeare> b : to whatever degree or extent <has done this for however many thousands of years — Emma Hawkridge>

2

: in spite of that : on the other hand <still seems possible, however, that conditions will improve> <would like to go; however, I think I'd better not>

3

: how in the world <however did you manage to do it>

Examples of HOWEVER

1. <I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast.>

First Known Use of HOWEVER

14th century

Related to HOWEVER

Synonyms: even so, howbeit, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, though, withal, yet, all the same (or just the same), at the same time

Related Words: after all, anyhow, regardless; per contra

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Rhymes with HOWEVER

endeavor, forever, whatever, whenever, wherever, whichever