however

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.

   • She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.
   • I didn't argue with him; I still think, however, that he is wrong.
   • He told me not to do it. However, I did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / I, however, did it anyway.

2. 2.In contrast.

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

3. 3.Regardless of how; no matter how

   • However much I study, I never get good grades.
   • Any rule of thumb, however true (it is), is useless unless you understand its underlying logic.
   • However clear you think you've been, and however many questions you may've answered, there'll always remain some doubts.

4. 4.Regardless of how; regardless of the way in which.

   • However we do this, it isn't going to work.
   • Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes.

Conj

Conjunction

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A word that links words, phrases, or clauses.

1. 1.But, yet, though, although.

Overall

Very common· #305

By learning goal

Everyday conversation

Uncommon

General reading & writing

Very common

Academic

Common

Literature

Rare

Synonyms

• nevertheless
• nonetheless
• yet

Word family

• how