Meaning Of The Word However

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however
You use however before an adjective or adverb to emphasize that the degree or extent of something cannot change a situation.
adverb: You use however when you are adding a comment which is surprising or which contrasts with what has just been said.
conjunction: You use however when you want to say that it makes no difference how something is done.

however in American English
no matter how; in whatever manner
adverb: nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that
conjunction: in whatever way, manner, or state

however in British English
adverb: by whatever means; in whatever manner
sentence connector: still; nevertheless

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