Definition of however
1 : in whatever manner or way that will help however I can
2 archaic : although
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Examples of however in a Sentence
Do it however you like.
I will help however I can.
14th Century
First Known Use of however
14th century
however
Definition of however
1a : in whatever manner or way shall serve you, sir, truly, however else — William Shakespeareb : to whatever degree or extent couldn't convince him, however hard she tried 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 in a Sentence
I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast.
14th Century
First Known Use of however
14th century
HOWEVER Defined for English Language Learners
however
playDefinition of however for English Language Learners
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: in whatever manner or way
however
Definition of however for English Language Learners
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—used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement
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: to whatever degree or extent : no matter how
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—used as a more forceful way of saying how
HOWEVER Defined for Kids
however
playDefinition of however for Students
1 : to whatever degree or extent Finish the job however long it takes.
2 : in whatever way However you want to do it is fine.
3 : in spite of that The car was old. It did, however, get us home.
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