All 13 Uses
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- Miss Johnson didn't laugh, however.†
Chpt 3however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- Today, however, the weather was oppressively hot, and Jack sat near the cash register, fanning himself.†
Chpt 4 *however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- Talking about being in plays, however, always cheered him up.†
Chpt 5
- When Sampson got home, however, he told his mother proudly, "I got the honor roll again, Moms.†
Chpt 8
- Sampson noticed, however, that the boy seemed to speed through the questions as if they were really easy.†
Chpt 8
- Sometimes, however, sudden decisions can be good if the results are positive.†
Chpt 11
- The crack addict did not show up, however, so the case was continued.†
Chpt 13
- I felt I had no choice, however.†
Chpt 14however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- The social aspect of living in the college atmosphere was a little more difficult, however.†
Chpt 17
- He still had to face a hearing of school officials, however, and amazingly, they, too, chose mercy and only put him on probation.†
Chpt 17however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- They did, however, get several chances to perform their music in clubs.†
Chpt 18
- Later, however, Sampson signed the letter of intent that promised him a slot in internal medicine at the University of Maryland.†
Chpt 21
- Newark Beth Israel, however, had not appeared on that original list.†
Chpt 21
Definitions:
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(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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(however as in: However much she tried...) to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
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(however as in: However you do it, get it done!) in whatever way
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(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?"