1. adverb /hɑʊˈɛvə,haʊˈɛvɚ/
He told me not to do it; however, I did it.
b) To whatever degree.
However clear you think youve been, many questions will remain.
2. conjunction /hɑʊˈɛvə,haʊˈɛvɚ/
a) In whatever manner.
Do it however you want.
b) To whatever extent.
However far he may get, therell be many that get further.
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