however — used to introduce a contrasting statement
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to introduce a contrasting statement
Pronunciation (IPA): /haʊˈɛvər/
Korean meaning: 그러나
Korean pronunciation: 하우-에-버 (강세: 에)
Example Sentences
- I studied all night. However, I still failed the exam!
- The pizza was expensive. However, it was worth every penny.
- However hard you try to wake up early, you always oversleep!
however
ADVERB//haʊˈɛvər//
used to introduce a contrasting statement
Used to introduce an unexpected contrast
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Origin
From Middle English, combining 'how' (in what manner) with 'ever' (at all, in any case). The word evolved from Old English and Germanic roots, with 'how' deriving from Proto-Germanic *hwa- and 'ever' from *aiwaz (eternal, always).
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“I studied all night. However, I still failed the exam!”
“The pizza was expensive. However, it was worth every penny.”
“However hard you try to wake up early, you always oversleep!”
“The research was challenging. However, the results were groundbreaking.”
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