3 meanings, 12 uses
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1 —5 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,
- In the long run, however, the benefits for the future human race of the two in combination would be stupendous.p. 304.8
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- No hope of whittling that kind of game, however.p. 40.8
- Bells were rung, however.p. 116.4
- Ile hasn't caught them making any graven images yet, however.p. 157.9
- An eyeball that could still see, however.p. 260.4
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2 —1 use as in:
However much she tried...
Definition
to whatever degree (regardless of how much; or whatever unspecified amount)
- Crake, King of the Crakery, because Crake is still there, still in possession, still the ruler of his own domain, however dark that bubble of light has now become.p. 333.9
however = regardless of how
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3 —3 uses as in:
However you do it, get it done!
Definition
in whatever way
- Uncle En had experience, however: he treated the new children as if they were cats, he gave them time to get used to things.p. 127.2
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- The bed frame remains, however; he can still use it at noon.p. 39.4
- He had no further wish to try it out himself, however: he had enough problems without his penis bursting.p. 296.5
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? —3 uses
exact meaning not specified
- He was admired for this, however: it showed he was good at his trade, and the children would be in competent hands.p. 118.5
- However you look at it, he'd said, what it boiled down to was eating your own shit.p. 159.3
- He knows he can't overdo it, however: the stuff is very potent.p. 337.2
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