HyperDic: however

English > 4 senses of the word *however*:
ADVERB	all	however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, at the same time	despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession / concession)
	all	however	by contrast
	all	however	to whatever degree or extent
	all	however	in whatever way or manner

however > pronunciation
Sounds	hhaw.eh'ver
Rhymes	achiever ... woodcarver: 114 rhymes with ver...

English > *however*: 4 senses > adverb 1
Meaning	Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession / concession).
Example	"although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"
Synonyms	nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, at the same time
Spanish	no obstante
Catalan	de tota manera, nogensmenys, no obstant això, no obstant, tanmateix, tot i això

English > *however*: 4 senses > adverb 2
Meaning	By contrast; on the other hand.
Example	the second, however, took hours"
Spanish	sin embargo

English > *however*: 4 senses > adverb 3
Meaning	To whatever degree or extent.
Examples	"The results, however general, are important" "they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns"

English > *however*: 4 senses > adverb 4
Meaning	In whatever way or manner.
Examples	"Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet" "however he did it, it was very clever"

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