However: meaning, definitions and examples
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however
[ hɑʊˈɛvər ]
contrast
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict a previous statement.
Synonyms
even so, nevertheless, nonetheless
Examples of usage
- However, not all of the studies have produced the same results.
- However hard she tried, she couldn't break the habit.
alternative
in whatever way
Synonyms
in whatever manner, in whatever way
Examples of usage
- You can do it however you like.
- We will support you however we can.
manner
to whatever extent or degree.
Synonyms
to whatever degree, to whatever extent
Examples of usage
- However late you're going to be, call me.
- However it may be, we need to find a solution.
Translations
Translations of the word "however" in other languages:
🇵🇹 no entanto
- contudo
- porém
🇮🇳 हालाँकि
- मगर
- परन्तु
🇩🇪 jedoch
- allerdings
- dennoch
🇮🇩 namun
- akan tetapi
- meskipun begitu
🇺🇦 однак
- проте
- втім
🇵🇱 jednak
- aczkolwiek
- chociaż
🇯🇵 しかし
- だが
- けれども
🇫🇷 cependant
- toutefois
- néanmoins
🇪🇸 sin embargo
- no obstante
- aunque
🇹🇷 ancak
- fakat
- oysa
🇰🇷 그러나
- 하지만
- 그렇지만
🇸🇦 ومع ذلك
- بيد أن
- غير أن
🇨🇿 nicméně
- avšak
- však
🇸🇰 avšak
- však
- hoci
🇨🇳 然而
- 不过
- 可是
🇸🇮 vendar
- toda
- vendarle
🇮🇸 hins vegar
- þó
- samt
🇰🇿 алайда
- дегенмен
- бірақ
🇬🇪 თუმცა
- მაგრამ
- მიუხედავად ამისა
🇦🇿 lakin
- amma
- baxmayaraq
🇲🇽 sin embargo
- no obstante
- aunque
Word origin
The word 'however' originated in Middle English from the phrase 'how ever so'. The word 'how' referred to 'in any way' or 'by any means', while 'ever so' added emphasis. Over time, the two words merged to form 'however', which has been used in English since the 14th century. Its usage has evolved to indicate contrast, alternative, or manner depending on the context.