however

Words with a similar base: however

'however'

[however.r.01] as in: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

Examples:
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
he was a stern yet fair master
granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go

'however'

[however.r.02] as in: by contrast; on the other hand

Examples:
the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours

'however'

[however.r.03] as in: to whatever degree or extent

Examples:
The results, however general, are important
they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns

'however'

[however.r.04] as in: in whatever way or manner

Examples:
Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
however he did it, it was very clever

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