however
however definition
how·ever (ho̵u ev′ər)
adverb
- no matter how; in whatever manner
- to whatever degree or extent
- by what means however did he escape?
- nevertheless; yet; in spite of that; all the same: often used as a conjunctive adverb
Etymology: ME hou-ever
conjunction
Obsolete although
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