however

//haʊˈɛvər//
B1Frequency Level 3Neutral
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Adverb

howeverCanonical form
1

to whatever extent or degree; no matter how

However hard you try, you can't please everyone.

2

in whatever way or manner

However you do it, just make sure it gets done.

3

used to express surprise or emphasis in questions

However did you manage to finish all that work in one day?

Conjunction

1

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously; nevertheless

The project was difficult. However, we managed to finish it on time.

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