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Use of however (Guest:Sam)

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However adj In whatever manner or way: However he did it, it was very clever. To whatever degree or extent: "have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the concerns" (Christopher Lasch). In what way.

— Tam

However adj In whatever manner or way: However he did it, it was very clever.
To whatever degree or extent: "have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the concerns" (Christopher Lasch).
In what way.
Used as an intensive of how: However did you get here so soon?
In spite of that; nevertheless; yet: The book is expensive; however, it's worth it.

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Tam answered . 23 years ago

However adj

In whatever manner or way: However he did it, it was very clever.
To whatever degree or extent: "have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the concerns" (Christopher Lasch).
In what way. Used as an intensive of how: However did you get here so soon?
In spite of that; nevertheless; yet: The

Pieanne answered . 21 years ago

Hello!
I'd say "however" is an adverb, not an adjective...

Anonymous answered . 19 years ago

Hellow! Might I get an anawewr to the question below:

- What is the correct answer in the sentence below:

- Most of the things Harrods sells are cheaper in other shops, (but, however) rich people like shopping here every day.

Please tell me if it is possible to use (however) here or not. Is it a full mistake to use it this way? Is it just pr