however (adv.)despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession);
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
however (adv.)by contrast; on the other hand; "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours";
however (adv.)to whatever degree or extent;
The results, however general, are important
they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
however (adv.)in whatever way or manner;
however he did it, it was very clever
Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet