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however

/haʊˈɛvɚ/adverb3 syllables

However means: despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession).

Synonyms for however20

adverb, as in despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, at the same time

also used for however

that said, still and all, in any case, after all, anyway, all that said, anyhow, howsoever, howso, howsoevermuch, how + the dickens

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What does however mean?4

adverb

1

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)“although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”

2

by contrast; on the other hand“the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours”

3

to whatever degree or extent“The results, however general, are important”

4

in whatever way or manner“Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with however?15

two syllables

neverevercleverleversever

three syllables

whateverforeverwheneverwhoeverwhereverwhicheverendeavorendeavourwhomever

four syllables

whatsoever
Show 40 near rhymes
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However in a sentence

  • However hard you try, you can't finish it in a week or so.CM
  • However fast you may walk, you can't catch up with him.Zifre
  • Air travel is fast; sea travel is, however, restful.Zifre
  • The villagers, however poor, were kind to others.unknown
  • It is not enough to read great books once only, however carefully.unknown
  • However you do it, the result will be the same.Dejo
  • Any translation, however good, will clearly fall short of the original.Dejo
  • However hard you may try, you will not be able to do it.al_ex_an_der

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