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however

The correct spelling is however.

How to pronounce however

/hɑʊˈɛvə/
adverb

IPA: /hɑʊˈɛvə/

Say it like: How-eve-r

The correct spelling is however. Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that). For example: "He told me not to do it. I, however, did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / (sometimes proscribed:) However, I did it anyway."

Usage Examples

He told me not to do it. I, however, did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / (sometimes proscribed:) However, I did it anyway.

However clear you think you've been, many questions will remain.

Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes.

Meanings

adverb

  1. 1.Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that).
  2. 2.(degree) To whatever degree or extent
  3. 3.(manner) In whatever way or manner.
  4. 4.An emphatic form of how.
  5. 5.In any case, at any rate, at all events.

conjunction

  1. 1.In whatever way or manner.
  2. 2.Although, though, but, yet.

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