however

Definition

  • adverb: to whatever degree or extent
  • conjunction: in whatever manner or way that
  • used when you are saying something that is different from or contrasts with a previous statement
  • synonyms: nevertheless, at least, yet

Examples

  • I'd like to go; 'however', I'd better not. [=I'd like to go, but I should not]

  • The forecast is bad. It's possible, 'however', that conditions could improve.

  • She couldn't convince him, 'however' hard [=no matter how hard] she tried.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Brothers, this is my decision. We refuse to share power with any of the other Kings and Earls, whoever they are, or however powerful they are. Least of all, my brothers, King Harald Finehair and his brother, for they are dedicated to our overthrow. Is that understood? (..)
    2017 TvShow: Vikings Title: Revenge Season: 4 Episode 18