however

[haʊˈevər]

however Definition

• 1. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously
• 2. in whatever way or manner; regardless of how

Using however: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "however" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I told him not to do it; however, he did it anyway.

• Example

  She is a great athlete; however, she didn't win the race.

• Example

  However you choose to do it, make sure it's safe.

• Example

  However hard I try, I can't seem to get it right.

however Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for however

• nevertheless
• nonetheless
• yet
• still
• though

Antonyms for however

• therefore
• thus
• so

Phrases with however

• however that may be

  regardless of how it may be

  Example

  However that may be, we need to find a solution.

• no matter how/what/when/where/who/whyever

  regardless of how/what/when/where/who/why it may be

  Example

  No matter how hard I try, I can't seem to get it right.

• be that as it may

  used to introduce a statement that is not affected by a previous statement

  Example

  He may have made a mistake, but be that as it may, we still need to move forward.

Origins of however

from Middle English 'hou-ever', meaning 'in whatever way'

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Summary: however in Brief

The conjunction 'however' [haʊˈevər] introduces a contrasting or contradictory statement to what has been previously said. It can also mean 'in whatever way or manner'. Examples include 'I told him not to do it; however, he did it anyway.' and 'However hard I try, I can't seem to get it right.' Phrases like 'however that may be' and 'no matter how/what/when/where/who/whyever' emphasize the regardlessness of a situation.