however

8 definitions • 13 examples

despite whatever amount or degree:

However hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.

If Emma likes something she'll buy it however much it costs.

I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or however much (= whatever) they cost.

used to express surprise:

However did you manage to get him to agree to that?

in whatever way:

However you look at it, it's still a mess.

You can do it however you like, it really doesn't matter.

despite this:

This is one possible solution to the problem. However, there are others.

There may, however, be other reasons that we don't know about.

to whatever amount or degree:

However fast we drive, we’re not going to get there in time.

If Emma likes something she’ll buy it, however much it costs.

in whatever way:

However you look at it, it’s still a mess.

despite this; nevertheless:

There may, however, be other reasons that we don’t know about.

in whatever way:

You can do it however you like, it really doesn’t matter.