adverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Synonyms
Examples
- although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
- while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
- he was a stern yet fair master
- granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
adverb
by contrast
Examples
- on the other hand
- the first part was easy
- the second, however, took hours
adverb
to whatever degree or extent
Examples
- The results, however general, are important
- they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
adverb
in whatever way or manner
Examples
- Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
- however he did it, it was very clever