however — used to introduce a contrasting statement
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to introduce a contrasting statement
Pronunciation (IPA): /haʊˈɛvər/
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
However many paths, choose whatever leads forever!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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).
Breakdown
how (in what manner) + ever (at all, in any case) = however (in whatever manner; nonetheless)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“However much you study, practice is essential.”
“However small the contribution, it helps.”
“We should finish this however possible.”
“However long it takes, we won't give up.”
“However difficult the situation, stay positive.”
📝Examples
“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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