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how·ever (ho̵u ev′ər)

adverb

  1. no matter how; in whatever manner
  2. to whatever degree or extent
  3. by what means however did he escape?
  4. nevertheless; yet; in spite of that; all the same: often used as a conjunctive adverb

Etymology: ME hou-ever

Obsolete although

however Synonyms

however

conj. & modif.

  1. But

    still, though, nevertheless; see but 1, yet 1.

  2. In spite of

    despite, without regard to, nonetheless; see notwithstanding.

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