however
adverb
1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
- although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
Similar word(s): nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal, yet
2. by contrast; on the other hand
- the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
3. to whatever degree or extent
- The results, however general, are important
- they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
4. in whatever way or manner
- Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
- however he did it, it was very clever
Sentences with however as an adverb:
- He told me not to do it. I, however, did it anyway. / (sometimes proscribed:) However, I did it anyway.
- She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.
- However clear you think you've been, many questions will remain.
- Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes.
- However were you able to do it?
conjunction
1. In whatever way or manner.
- she offered to help however she could
2. (proscribed) Although, though, but, yet.