All 6 Uses
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- In the back of my mind, however, there was something else.†
*however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Out in lonely country there are always such sounds-the rustle of some small animal moving, the trickle of sand, the sound of wind, however slight.
*however = regardless of how
- However, this man had the appearance of a successful businessman, or perhaps a cattleman.†
- However, there are a couple of things I'd like cleared up.†
- However, I was naturally reluctant to die to prove my point.†
- However, I dared not try to climb to the top, for Reese would be riding along there soon, and there would be no escape for me on the top.†
Definitions:
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(1)
(however as in: However, complications may...) 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, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
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(2)
(however as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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(3)
(however as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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(4)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Much more rarely (and arguably incorrectly), however can be used to intensify the word how, as when one says "However did you find her?" Grammarians would suggest using two words for that usage: "How ever did you find her?"