howe'er

Adverb

however (not comparable)

1. (conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
   • He told me not to do it. However, I did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / I, however, did it anyway.

   Synonyms:

   nonetheless, notwithstanding, that said, still and all, in any case, after all, anyway, all that said, anyhow, all the same

2. (conjunctive) In contrast.
   • The conference itself went very well. The party afterwards, however, was a disaster.
3. (degree, fused relative) Regardless of how; no matter how
   • However clear you think you've been, and however many questions you may've answered, there'll always remain some doubts.

   Synonyms:

   howsoever, howso, howsoevermuch

4. (fused relative) Regardless of how; regardless of the way in which.
   • Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes.

   Synonyms:

   howsoever, howso, anyhow

5. (fused relative) In any way in which; how.
   • She offered to help however she could.
6. (informal) In any way that one likes or chooses; in a haphazard or spontaneous way.
   • I don't care; just do it however.

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