However

//haʊˈɛvə//

Word Type

Adverb

Adverb

Conjunction

The word "however" can be used as adverb, adverb and conjunction.

Word Relationships

Capable Of

die of embarrassment when fails

Coordinate Terms

Derived Terms

however one slices it

Context

degree manner proscribed

Related Terms

although at all events at any rate but degree extent how in any case in spite of manner nevertheless still though way whatever yet

Synonym Network

after all at same time be that as it may but how in what way nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still and all that said though whatever

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