however
adverb/haʊˈevər/
Слово англійською: however
Переклад however українською: проте́, зате́, втім, утім, як завго́дно, як би не
Детальний опис
- used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said
- He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate.
- We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors.
Language Bank howeverhoweverWays of saying ‘but’- Politicians have promised to improve road safety. So far, however, little has been achieved.
- Despite clear evidence from road safety studies, no new measures have been introduced.
- Politicians have promised to improve road safety. In spite of this/Despite this, little has been achieved so far.
- Although politicians have promised to improve road safety, little has been achieved so far.
- Some politicians claim that the new transport policy has been a success. In fact, it has been a total disaster.
- Government campaigns have had a measure of success, but the fact remains that large numbers of accidents are still caused by careless drivers.
- used with an adjective or adverb to mean ‘to whatever degree’
- He wanted to take no risks, however small.
- She has the window open, however cold it is outside.
- However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand.
- in whatever way
- However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot.
- It's easy to reach the city centre, however you choose to travel.