definition of
however

[1] #1 however r. [nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding] despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the. wn

[2] #2 however r. by contrast; on the other hand; "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours". wn

[3] #3 however r. 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". wn

[4] #4 however r. in whatever way or manner; "Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet"; "however he did it, it was very clever". wn