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BNC: 145 COCA: 284

however

1 however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ adverb
1 however
/haʊˈɛvɚ/
adverb
Learner's definition of HOWEVER
used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement然而;不过
: to whatever degree or extent : no matter how不管怎样;不管到什么程度used before an adjective or adverb用于形容词或副词前
used as a more forceful way of saying how用作how的强调式
2 however /haʊˈɛvɚ/ conjunction
2 however
/haʊˈɛvɚ/
conjunction
Learner's definition of HOWEVER
: in whatever manner or way不管怎样;无论如何
BNC: 145 COCA: 284

however

1 of 2

conjunction

how·​ev·​er hau̇-ˈe-vər How to pronounce however (audio)
1
: in whatever manner or way that
will help however I can
2
archaic : although

however

2 of 2

adverb

1
a
: in whatever manner or way
shall serve you, sir, truly, however else William Shakespeare
b
: to whatever degree or extent
couldn't convince him, however hard she tried
has done this for however many thousands of years Emma Hawkridge
2
: in spite of that : on the other hand
still seems possible, however, that conditions will improve
would like to go; however, I think I'd better not
3
: how in the world
however did you manage to do it

Did you know?

Beginning a Sentence With However

However is one in a long list of words that students have been admonished to avoid placing at the beginning of a sentence (others include and, but, for, so, yet, and many more). Can you use however to start a sentence? Yes. Some usage guides will recommend against placing it there when the intended meaning is “nonetheless” but will allow it for other senses of however, but a considerable number of prominent (and not so prominent) writers utilize just this sense of however in the initial position. You should make your own judgment about such use and let your ear guide you regarding its appropriateness.

Example Sentences

Conjunction Do it however you like. I will help however I can. Adverb I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adverb
Many health officials, researchers, and harm-reduction advocates, however, say that attitude misses an obvious reality: For millions of Americans battling addiction, quitting cold turkey is simply not an option. Lev Facher, STAT, 11 Sep. 2022 So far, there has been no evidence that a firearm was used; however, detectives were still investigating the incident. Lillian Boyd, The Arizona Republic, 11 Sep. 2022 Something wasn’t working quite right with the PA, however, and the band stopped while the system was reset. Spin Staff, SPIN, 11 Sep. 2022 Events on the battlefield appeared to paint a bleak picture for the Kremlin, however. Hyder Abbasi, NBC News, 11 Sep. 2022 After halftime, however, Kentucky responded by holding Florida scoreless and establishing a ground attack. The Courier-Journal, 11 Sep. 2022 For all that separated them, however, Flacco and Jackson handled the 2018 season gracefully. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2022 Such tactical concerns pale, however, in comparison to the broader shifts in the national mood that have played to Democrats’ favor. Anchorage Daily News, 11 Sep. 2022 Their quarterback, however, is not deep on experience. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Conjunction

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of however was in the 14th century
BNC: 145 COCA: 284

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