Howsoever
[haʊsəʊ'evə]
Definition
(adj. & conj.) In what manner soever; to whatever degree or extent; however.
(adj. & conj.) Although; though; however.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
ad. However, in whatever manner, in whatever degree.
Checked by Clive
Definition
adv. in what way soever: although: however.—Provincial forms are Howsomev′er and Howsomdev′er.
Checker: Lola
Examples
- With the exception of my limbs and my breath, howsoever, I am as hearty as a man can be, I'm thankful to say. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I thought it was rather sing'ler, but howsoever, I says nothing. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- But he certainly was more staggered by these terrible occurrences than he was by names, of howsoever so many syllables. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Given me by a gen'l'm'n, howsoever,' replied Sam, 'and he's a-waitin' in the drawing-room--said he'd rather wait all day, than not see you. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Howsoever you look at the great cathedral, it is noble, it is beautiful! Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Always the vay vith these here old 'uns howsoever, as is such steady goers to look at. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Howsoever it may seem to you to touch me, disregard that. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Checker: Lola