All 10 Uses of
however
in
The Hidden Oracle
- Sally lent Meg and me some proper winter fleece jackets, however.†
p. 46.3however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using "though", "in spite of that", "in contrast", "nevertheless", etc.
- My dinner, however, was less than poetic.†
p. 109.6however = a word used to connect contrasting ideas as when using though, in spite of that, in contrast, nevertheless, etc.
- In the meantime, however, this three-legged race can foster important team-building skills.†
p. 121.3
- This time, however, I gained no satisfaction from my glorious exploits.†
p. 185.1
- This time, however, I was more prepared.†
p. 293.2 *
- Whoever Meg McCaffrey was, however she had happened to find me, our fates were now intertwined.†
p. 24.2 *
- However, Percy Jackson did not favor his father's chosen garb of beach shorts and Hawaiian shirts.†
p. 28.2
- However, their questions were painful reminders of my fallen status.†
p. 110.4
- However, I was referring to a different problem.†
p. 154.9
- However, it seemed better than our other option, which was to be crushed under a two-ton bronze foot.†
p. 322.6
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 contrastand but.) -
(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) 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?"