adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   However, in whatever manner. not-comparable
2. 2
   However, to whatever extent. not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

however

Etymology

From Middle English how-so; equivalent to how + so.

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