however

adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about however at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

1. Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession).

   although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it

2. By contrast; on the other hand.

   the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours

3. To whatever degree or extent.

   The results, however general, are important