however meaning

however as an adverb

1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
   • although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
   • while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
   • he was a stern yet fair master
   • granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go

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

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
   • they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
4. in whatever way or manner
   • Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
   • however he did it, it was very clever

How to pronounce however

however is pronounced /ˌhaʊˈɛvə/ in British English and /ˌhaʊˈɛvɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Words that rhyme with however

• forever
• endeavor
• sever
• clever
• lever
• never
• whatever
• wherever
• endeavour
• whatsoever