What is "however" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "however": despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

Adverb

Pronunciation in US: houĕvʹər, IPA(key)

Hyphenation: how‧ev‧er

Meaning of "however": by contrast; on the other hand

Adverb

Pronunciation in US: houĕvʹər, IPA(key)

Hyphenation: how‧ev‧er

Meaning of "however": to whatever degree or extent

Adverb

Pronunciation in US: houĕvʹər, IPA(key)

Hyphenation: how‧ev‧er

Meaning of "however": in whatever way or manner

Adverb

Pronunciation in US: houĕvʹər, IPA(key)

Hyphenation: how‧ev‧er

Synonyms:

notwithstanding, yet, nonetheless, anyhow, but, despite, though, all the same, withal, after all, be that as it may, for all that, howbeit, in spite of, on the other hand, per contra, without regard to,