However meaning

adverb

1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

   “although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”

   “while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed”

   Synonymsneverthelesswithalstillyetall the sameeven sononethelessnotwithstanding

2. by contrast; on the other hand

   “the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours”

3. to whatever degree or extent

   “The results, however general, are important”

   “they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns”

4. in whatever way or manner

   “Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet”

   “however he did it, it was very clever”