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No matter how nice the company one might be with, however, it is never pleasant to have a rifle pointed at one's back.
Meg Cabot

Meaning of "however" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HOWEVER

however  [haʊˈɛvə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HOWEVER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
However is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES HOWEVER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

However

However is the 12th single release by Japanese band Glay on August 6, 1997. It debuted at #1 on the Oricon chart, appearing at that position for 5 weeks in total, selling 1,341,980 copies. The title song was used as ending song for the TV-drama "Ryakudatsu Ai Abunai Onna" aired on TBS channel, whose opening theme was another Glay song, "Freeze My Love", and all the music was instrumental versions of Glay's songs.

Definition of however in the English dictionary

The first definition of however in the dictionary is still; nevertheless. Other definition of however is on the other hand; yet. However is also by whatever means; in whatever manner.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HOWEVER


ever
ˈɛvə
howsoever
ˌhaʊsəʊˈɛvə
howsomever
ˌhaʊsəmˈɛvə
soever
səʊˈɛvə
whatever
wɒtˈɛvə
whatsoever
ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə
whencesoever
ˌwɛnssəʊˈɛvə
whenever
wɛnˈɛvə
whensoever
ˌwɛnsəʊˈɛvə
wheresoever
ˌwɛəsəʊˈɛvə
wherever
wɛərˈɛvə
whichever
wɪtʃˈɛvə
whichsoever
ˌwɪtʃsəʊˈɛvə
whithersoever
ˌwɪðəsəʊˈɛvə
whoever
huːˈɛvə
whomever
huːmˈɛvə
whomsoever
ˌhuːmsəʊˈɛvə
whosesoever
ˌhuːzsəʊˈɛvə
whosoever
ˌhuːsəʊˈɛvə
whyever
waɪˈɛvə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HOWEVER

how´s tricks?
how´s-your-father
Howard
howbeit
howdah
howdie
howdy
howe
howe´er
Howel Dda
howf
howff
howitzer
howk
howker
howl
howl down
Howland Island
howlback
howler

WORDS THAT END LIKE HOWEVER

achiever
believer
cantilever
clever
east coast fever
fever
first ever
for ever
forever
golden retriever
Labrador retriever
lever
live-forever
never
never-never
Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever
reliever
retriever
sever
spotted fever

Synonyms and antonyms of however in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «HOWEVER»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «however» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of however

Translation of «however» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HOWEVER

Find out the translation of however to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of however from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «however» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

可是
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sin embargo
570 millions of speakers

English

however
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

हालांकि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مَعْ ذَلِكَ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

однако
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

contudo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

যাহোক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

toutefois
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Walau bagaimanapun
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

jedoch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

いかに・・・であろうとも
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그러나
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nanging
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tuy nhiên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

எனினும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

तथापि
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ancak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tuttavia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

jednakże
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

проте
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

totuși
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ωστόσο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

egter
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hur...än
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

imidlertid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of however

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HOWEVER»

The term «however» is very widely used and occupies the 373 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HOWEVER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about however

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10 QUOTES WITH «HOWEVER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word however.
1
Robert Adams
I began making pictures because I wanted to record what supports hope: the untranslatable mystery and beauty of the world. Along the way, however, the camera also caught evidence against hope, and I eventually concluded that this, too, belonged in pictures if they were to be truthful and thus useful.
2
Hans Urs von Balthasar
Prior to an individual's encounter with the love of God at a particular time in history, however, there has to be another, more fundamental and archetypal encounter, which belongs to the conditions of possibility of the appearance of divine love to man.
3
Karl Barth
Whether the angels play only Bach praising God, I am not quite sure. I am sure, however, that en famille they play Mozart.
4
Henri Bergson
I cannot escape the objection that there is no state of mind, however simple, that does not change every moment.
5
Louis D. Brandeis
However great his outward conformity, the immigrant is not Americanized unless his interests and affections have become deeply rooted here. And we properly demand of the immigrant even more than this. He must be brought into complete harmony with our ideals and aspirations and cooperate with us for their attainment.
6
Gavin Bryars
The project which we developed, however, was for a sound piece and I was initially curious that a sculptor should be interested in working with a musician, especially on a project for radio.
7
Raymond Burr
So far, I haven't met anyone, and with an average fifteen-hour workday schedule, I hardly think it's probable... For the sake of my making my point, however, let's stretch our imagination and believe that the damn girl does exist. When would we go through the period of courtship, which is very important to a woman, especially - and to marriage?
8
Meg Cabot
No matter how nice the company one might be with, however, it is never pleasant to have a rifle pointed at one's back.
9
James Callaghan
Some people, however long their experience or strong their intellect, are temperamentally incapable of reaching firm decisions.
10
Shane Carruth
'Upstream Color' in particular, it's got to infect culture at some level in order to have a life of its own. Then it'll be judged, and it'll either live or it won't by its own merit, and history will decide whether it's relevant however long into the future. I think that's more than enough to hope for.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HOWEVER»

Discover the use of however in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to however and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
However Long the Night: Molly Melching's Journey to Help ...
This book is a testament to the fact that the connections between women can lead to a better world.
Aimee Molloy, 2013
2
I Love You, However!
Love You, However! Have you ever said "God I love you?" Did you mean "God I love you, however"? However, I don't trust you to handle things for me. However, I don't have complete faith in you. Some times do you say the same to your family ...
Andy Bethea
3
However Tall the Mountain: A Dream, Eight Girls, and a ...
From Bucks HillElementary to North End Middle School to Wilby High, I always felt good in the classroom. Iliked to study, actually. Until high school,however, Iusually went home after classes. There, as I first remember them, were the language, ...
Awista Ayub, 2009
4
However Long the Night
Cuban-born, award-winning Miami Architect and successful real estate developer Cid Milan suddenly faces a dilemma when his dying father reveals to him a shocking twenty-five year old family secret.
David Pereda, Pamela Hopkins, 2012
5
Conduct Unbecoming, However the Scott Peterson I Know Is ...
Conduct Unbecoming, is the true story of Friendship, Love and Loyalty. It tells the story of a chance meeting, by the then unknown 19 year old Scott Peterson, and businesswoman Kathrynne Belmont. They became quick friends.
Kathrynne Belmont, 2007
6
What Got You Here Won't Get You There: How successful people ...
The CEOglaredat him, then smiledand said, “You're right. Thank you.” He turned back tothewomanand asked hertocontinue. Whenyoustart a sentencewith “no,” “ but,” “however,” or anyvariation thereof,no matter howfriendlyyour toneorhow ...
Marshall Goldsmith, 2010
7
A Manual of Style for Contract Drafting
"PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT" 9.39 A traditional component of legal drafting is the proviso, which consists of a provision introduced by provided that and set off from the preceding clause by a comma or semicolon. In contracts, provisos are ...
Kenneth A. Adams, 2004
8
Garner's Modern American Usage
(many correctly pointing out that but is more effective than however at the beginning of a sentence)—e.g.: ... I am sure, however, that however is always better buried in the sentence between commas; But is for the quick turn; the inlaid however ...
Bryan Garner, 2009
9
Moll Flanders
'Nay,' says I, 'you have forbid my coming any more.' 'Why so?' said he, and looked a little surprised. 'Because,' said I, 'you can't expect I should visit you on the account you talk of.' 'Well,' says he, 'you shall promise me to come again, however ...
Daniel Defoe, 2010
10
However, Whatever
In a world where everyone is constantly rushing to do things, it seems none of us (not even young women) has any time to stop and think.
Lania Lazare, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HOWEVER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term however is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Augmented-Reality is the Future; However the … - Crossmap
HoloLens Release Date, News, and Specs: Augmented-Reality is the Future; However the Upcoming 'HoloLens' is Believed to be Very ... «Crossmap, Jul 15»
2
Iran nuclear deal: America has taken Iran's side – to the fury of Israel …
However much Bibi Netanyahu of Israel and the Gulf sultans rage at the Vienna agreement, the Arabs at least will suspect the truth: that the ... «The Independent, Jul 15»
3
SNP MP determined to find out the truth on Frenchgate 'however
AN SNP MP has said he will not give up on attempts to find out the truth about the so-called Frenchgate memo. Peter Grant wants to know who ... «The National, Jul 15»
4
Swat wins: Battle against dengue, malaria successful
However, Khan sent multiple teams to Mingora and Saidu Sharif to 19,880 areas as a precaution and found the larvae of dengue and malaria ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
5
Enjoying a second craft beer revolution...however long it lasts
"What I hadn't counted on, however, was a fundamental cultural gulf between Brits and Yanks, a gulf that may be the death knell for the UK craft ... «Inapub Editorial, Jul 15»
6
There is a fine line between loyalty and ethics, however are there …
There is a fine line between loyalty and ethics, however are there benefits to business owners who fatten up both sides for Employee benefits? «Press Release Rocket, Jul 15»
7
Op-Ed: Debt is Critical for Governments; However, All Debt Is Not the …
With discussions about possible defaults in Greece and Puerto Rico, it is important to consider what debt really means in the United States, ... «NJ Spotlight, Jul 15»
8
DUG East 2015: Drilling is slow in 2015, however recovery is near
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — One thing was clear at Hart Energy's 2015 DUG East conference: Interest and drilling is growing in the Marcellus shale ... «Farm and Dairy, Jul 15»
9
“Whatever You Do, However Many You Kill, You Will Fail”
In the hours after the 7 July attack, then Mayor Ken Livingstone — in Singapore the day after London had won the Olympics — gave this speech ... «Londonist, Jul 15»
10
You Can Customize These Cardboard Pinball Machines However
There's a certain appeal to playing a pinball machine that even video game versions can't perfectly replicate. And with these cheap miniature ... «Gizmodo, Jul 15»

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