2 meanings, 14 uses
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1 —11 uses as in:
However, complications may...
Definition
though (or another expression that connects contrasting ideas)
(Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that,, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrastand but.)
(Based on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 exists, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that,
- I will, however, recommend leniency on the charges of possession and intent to distribute.Chapter 18 (90% in)
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- I did, however, complete negotiations for a farming commune on Taurus Five.Chapter 2 (53% in)
- You will, however, be held until the results of the tests are complete.Chapter 5 (61% in)
- However, because of my behavior during your investigation of a case that was very personal to me, you should be aware that I fully understand what you're going through on this one.Chapter 5 (71% in)
- I did, however, code in and out.Chapter 8 (71% in)
- However, recent information has come to my attention that puts both of these cases under Illegals jurisdiction.Chapter 9 (53% in)
- He did, however, point out several other employees and regulars who might have seen her with someone.Chapter 13 (62% in)
- She did, however, make a number of calls, all on her pocket 'link.Chapter 13 (84% in)
- Our office is, however, willing to agree to Ms.Chapter 15 (53% in)
- It is, however, a less potent mix, and when ingested by mouth—Chapter 17 (79% in)
- However, it was addictive, which pushed it automatically into the illegals category.Chapter 18 (62% in)
There are no more uses of "however" flagged with this meaning in Immortal in Death.
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2 —3 uses as in:
However much she tried...
Definition
to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
- The fear because however horrible, this would not be the worst he did to her.Chapter 12 (81% in)
however = regardless of how
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- However much pleasure she would get from making Roarke wince, she wasn't getting married in neon rubber.Chapter 1 (42% in)
- To believe that I'm so good at my job that nothing, however small, will get past me.Chapter 7 (27% in)
however = regardless of how
however = regardless of how
There are no more uses of "however" flagged with this meaning in Immortal in Death.
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