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How ever vs. However
How ever
/haʊ ˈɛvər/Examples:
However you choose to proceed, keep your goals clear.She couldn't decide, however she felt strongly about it.He wished to help, however his hands were tied by regulations.
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However
/haʊˈevə/Examples:
He was, however, far too proud to notice my presence.But the future must be met, however difficult it may be.Kendall did not waste any time looking at him, however.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- How ever is a combination of how and ever and is typically used to emphasize a question, like How ever did you manage to do that?
- However is a single word that is used to introduce a contrasting statement, similar to but, or to mean in whatever way.
- Remember that how ever often accompanies direct or rhetorical questions, while however is typically used in statements to contrast ideas.
- How ever separates into two words only when explicitly emphasizing a question, while however is a single word by default.
- If youre introducing contrast or exception in a sentence, however is likely the word youre looking for.
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