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however

intermediateB1

/haʊˈɛvər/ · how-ev-er

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

Meanings

conjunctionformal

Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously.

کسی بیان کو متعارض یا متضاد بیان کرنے کیلئے استعمال کیا جاتا ہے۔

تاہم

tahām

Synonyms

neverthelessnonethelessbutلیکنمگرتاہم

Antonyms

thereforethusconsequentlyاس لئےپسچناں چہ

Common Collocations

  • however long
  • however you choose
  • however possible

Example Sentences

I wanted to go for a walk; however, it started to rain.

میں سیر پر جانا چاہتا تھا؛ تاہم، بارش شروع ہوگئی۔

Main seyr par jana chahta tha; tahām, baarish shuru hogayi.

The project faced many challenges; however, it was completed on time.

پروject کو بہت سی مشکلات کا سامنا کرنا پڑا؛ تاہم، یہ وقت پر مکمل ہوگیا۔

Project ko bohat si mushkilat ka samna karna pada; tahām, yeh waqt par mukamil hogaya.

I understand your concerns; however, we must move forward.

میں آپ کی تشویشات کو سمجھتا ہوں؛ تاہم، ہمیں آگے بڑھنا ہوگا۔

Main aap ki tashweeshat ko samajhta hoon; tahām, humein aage barhna hoga.

Easily Confused With

however (adverb):The adverb form is often used to mean 'in whatever way'.

Word Family

how
adverbکیسے
ever
adverbکبھی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember how 'ever' you wish to contrast.

Picture a fork in the road, representing different choices.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "hwæfæ, hu" — how, in what manner

First known use: 15th century

The word 'however' has developed over time, evolving from combining 'how' with 'ever' to indicate conditions or contrasts.