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Adverb Haʊˈevə(R Haʊˈevər Feeling Bad Work Concentrate Thought

Word3 however
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /haʊˈevə(r)/ /haʊˈevər/
Example
  • he was feeling bad. he went to work, however, and tried to concentrate.
  • we thought the figures were correct. however, we have now discovered some errors.
  • he wanted to take no risks, however small.
  • she has the window open, however cold it is outside.
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(adverb)/haʊˈevə(r)/ /haʊˈevər/
  1. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said
    • LANGUAGE BANK AT nevertheless
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/nevertheless#nevertheless_topg_1
    • He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate.
    • We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors.
  2. used with an adjective or adverb to mean ‘to whatever degree’
    • He wanted to take no risks, however small.
    • She has the window open, however cold it is outside.
    • However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand.
  3. in whatever way
    • However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot.
    • It's easy to reach the city centre, however you choose to travel.
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