1adverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
“although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”
01 Word definition
however
7 letters · 3 vowels · 4 consonants
Is HOWEVER a word?
Yes. HOWEVER is a 7-letter adverb. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
H-O-W-E-V-E-RHow do you spell HOWEVER?
HOWEVER contains 7 letters, begins with H, and ends with R.
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2adverb
by contrast; on the other hand
“the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours”
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗neverthelesswithalstillyetall the sameeven so
02 Letter breakdown
How is HOWEVER spelled?
H1O2W3E4V5E6R7
03 Word-game status
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04 Exact anagrams
The same letters, rearranged.
FAQ Quick answers
About HOWEVER.
How do you spell HOWEVER?
HOWEVER is spelled H-O-W-E-V-E-R. It contains 7 letters.