Engelsk ordbok



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Engelsk adverb: however

1. however despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningAlthough I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it.
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed.
He was a stern yet fair master.
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go.


Ord med samme betydning (synonymer)all the same, even so, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal, yet

2. however by contrast; on the other hand


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe first part was easy; the second, however, took hours.

3. however to whatever degree or extent


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe results, however general, are important.
They have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns.

4. however in whatever way or manner


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningVictory, however it was brought about, was sweet.
However he did it, it was very clever.









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