| Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–). The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993. |
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| however (adv., subord. conj.) |
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| The adverb can be placed variously in the sentence, even at the beginning, although—like moreover, furthermore, yet, also, etc.—it is sometimes more graceful later in the sentence: However long he wants to stay will be fine. I believe, however, that it won’t do. The need, however, is here now. However did you get him to agree? This is the best we could do, however. However, he declined to wait. The conjunction, a subordinating one, is less frequent: She can have it done however she wishes. All these uses are Standard. Compare WHATEVER. | 1 |
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| | | The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. Copyright © 1993 Columbia University Press. |
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