[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/however/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [H](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/h/) / however # however adverb (however); conjunction (however) «however» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. However means but, or in spite of that. It shows that something different or surprising comes next. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#m1) 2. However also means in whatever way: do it however you like. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#m2) 3. However also means no matter how: however hard he tried, the jar stayed shut. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#m3) 4. In questions, however means how (showing surprise): however did you find it? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#m4) ### In the lessons In maths: a story word that turns the story; often marks a change after the first fact, and the next part tells the action (often taking away); «however many you take» means in every case. In writing: a joining word between two ideas that differ. Phrases: however much, however many, however hard, however you like. ### Examples - She had 20 sweets; however, she gave 6 away. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x1) - He planned to read 50 pages; however, he read only 30. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x2) - The shop had 10 cakes; however, 4 were sold. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x3) - However many you take, 2 will be left. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x4) - It was raining. However, we still went to the park. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x5) - However hard I try, I cannot whistle. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x6) - You can draw it however you like. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x7) - However did you get up there? [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x8) - However, I will do my best. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/#x9) ### Note When it means «but», put a comma after it at the start of a sentence: However, … Signals a change is coming; read the next part for the action (often taking away). No operation by itself. ## In Jewish tradition In maths: a story word that turns the story; often marks a change after the first fact, and the next part tells the action (often taking away); «however many you take» means in every case. In writing: a joining word between two ideas that differ. Phrases: however much, however many, however hard, however you like. ### Examples - This opinion, however, he afterwards revoked. (See Dr. Graetz's "History of the Jews," Vol. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/however/#x1) - Three of them, however, are the first elements, fundamentals or mothers, seven double and twelve simple consonants. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/however/#x2) - Three of them, however, are fundamental letters, or mothers, seven double and twelve simple consonants; hence the spirit is the first one. (Sefer Yetzirah, Kalisch 1877) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/however/#x3) ### Note When it means «but», put a comma after it at the start of a sentence: However, … Signals a change is coming; read the next part for the action (often taking away). No operation by itself. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «however» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/H/however/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«however» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/however.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «however» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/H/however/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«however» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/however.html) on Mova free.