however

What is the Definition of however?

Adverb:

  1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
  2. by contrast; on the other hand
  3. to whatever degree or extent
  4. in whatever way or manner

How can I use however in a sentence?

This morning, however, she fluttered down between the marmalade and the sugar bowl and dropped a note onto Harry's plate.

However, I shall answer your questions unless I have a very good reason not to, in which case I beg you will forgive me.

Next morning, however, he had gotten up to find his hair exactly as it had been before Aunt Petunia had sheared it off.

When he woke early in the morning, however, the first thing he saw was a small pile of packages at the foot of his bed.

As the match drew nearer, however, Harry became more and more nervous, whatever he told Ron and Hermione.


Other meanings of however (synonyms, cognates).


ENRU
however
  • тем не менее


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