however

[ hou-ev-er ]

adverb

1. nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that:

   We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.

2. to whatever extent or degree; no matter how:

   However much you spend, I will reimburse you.

3. in whatever manner:

   We will allow you to travel however you please.

4. how; how under the circumstances:

   However did you manage?

conjunction

1. in whatever way, manner, or state:

   Arrange your hours however you like.

however

/ haʊˈɛvə /

sentence connector

1. still; nevertheless
2. on the other hand; yet

adverb

1. by whatever means; in whatever manner
2. used with adjectives expressing or admitting of quantity or degree no matter how

   however long it takes, finish it

3. an emphatic form of how 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of however¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, however is from the Middle English word hou-ever. See how ¹, ever

Example Sentences

It’s beneficial, however, that Trump apparently also won the popular vote.

From Los Angeles Times

Conservative Republicans, however, like the status quo — no doubt because two GOP candidates in recent years have won the presidency while losing the popular vote: Trump in 2016 and George W. Bush in 2000.

From Los Angeles Times

The issue with the deal, however, is that all of the judges will be district court judges rather than circuit court judges, meaning that Republicans will likely get to appoint the replacements for the four pending vacancies on the circuit court level, potentially giving Republicans even more control over the federal judiciary on the appellate level.

From Salon

Russell Wheeler, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, however, pointed out that two of the circuit court nominees, Campbell and Park, are for future vacancies, meaning the outgoing justices could decide to stay on the court through the next presidential election.

From Salon

However, lawmakers passed a new voter ID law a few years ago.

From Slate

Related Words

• nevertheless
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