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however

US /ˌhaʊˈɛvɚ/

adverb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The plan is sound; however, it will require additional funding.

Synonyms

  • neverthelessdespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
  • nonethelessdespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
  • yetup to the present time

Collocations

  • Easy however you like
    describing however you like (despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession))
  • Medium costs however remained elevated
    to costs however remained elevated, meaning to be priced at
  • Hard however difficult transition proves
    describing however difficult transition proves (despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession))
  • Very Hard however plausible pretext appears
    describing however plausible pretext appears (despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession))

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.