All 11 Uses
however
in
The Selection, by Kiera Cass
(Edited)
- Princesses born into the royal family were sold off into marriage in an attempt to solidify our young relations. ... Princes, however, married women of the people to keep up the morale of our sometimes volatile nation.
p. 7.9however = in contrast (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- My fear must have shown on my face because Mom reached over and patted my hand. Skinny, however, was unfazed.
p. 61.9
- The attack was so inconsequential, according to the king, that it barely warranted notice. However, since camera crews had been making their way in that morning, some of it was aired live.
p. 168.5however = nevertheless (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- I, however, was stunned.
p. 206.4however = in contrast (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Unfortunately for them, this didn't get them any money, as the United States was beyond bankruptcy. However, it did gain them American labor.
p. 209.5however = but
- "The Chinese invasion prompted several countries, particularly those in Europe, to align themselves with one another and make alliances."
"Yes," Silvia replied. "However, the American State of China had no such friends at the time."p. 210.1however = in spite of that - I know you were all promised compensation for your participation in the Selection. However, there have been some new monetary allocations.
p. 232.4however = but
- She was usually very slow and calm, and never raised her voice. Today, however, she turned her head and squealed at us.
p. 259.8 *however = in spite of that
- Her smug expression faltered, and she seemed to remember that she and Adele weren't so different. Elayna, however, was a natural Three and kept on talking.
p. 263.1however = on the other hand (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- However I took them in, I had to try not to force them out on other people, especially Maxon.
p. 267.9 *however = in whatever way
- "Though it grieves me to do this, I have discussed the matter with my family and a few close advisers and have decided to go ahead and narrow the Selection down to the Elite. However, instead of ten, I've decided to send all but six of you home," Maxon stated in a businesslike tone.
p. 315.8however = but
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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(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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(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?"