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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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however long

Is however long correct in this context?

Why can't you choose however long you want your life to be? Why are some lives cut short because of disease?

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Here, how long is what you want. [ Used with a following adjective. ] However is more associated with a clause: However you travel, by boat or by train, it takes a long time to get there.

— Philip

  • Here, how long is what you want.
  • [ Used with a following adjective.
  • ] However is more associated with a clause: However you travel, by boat or by train, it takes a long time to get there.
  • You can fry, boil or poach the eggs, however you choose.
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Here, how long is what you want. [ Used with a following adjective. ]
However is more associated with a clause: However you travel, by boat or by train, it takes a long time to get there.
You can fry, boil or poach the eggs, however you choose.
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