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A lightweight JavaScript package for English word definitions and collections.
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{
"term": "however",
"partOfSpeech": "adverb",
"ox3000": true,
"cefr": "a1",
"definitions": [
{
"senseNumber": 1,
"definition": "used to introduce a statement that contrasts with something that has just been said",
"cefr": "a1",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "He was feeling bad. He went to work, however, and tried to concentrate."
},
{
"text": "We thought the figures were correct. However, we have now discovered some errors."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 2,
"definition": "used with an adjective or adverb to mean ‘to whatever degree’",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "He wanted to take no risks, however small."
},
{
"text": "She has the window open, however cold it is outside."
},
{
"text": "However carefully I explained, she still didn't understand."
}
]
},
{
"senseNumber": 3,
"definition": "in whatever way",
"cefr": "b2",
"ox3000": true,
"examples": [
{
"text": "However you look at it, it's going to cost a lot."
},
{
"text": "It's easy to reach the city centre, however you choose to travel."
}
]
}
],
"pronunciations": {
"uk": [
{
"pronunciation": "/haʊˈevə(r)/",
"audio": "ho/however/however__gb_2.mp3"
}
],
"us": [
{
"pronunciation": "/haʊˈevər/",
"audio": "ho/however/however__us_2.mp3"
}
]
},
"wordOrigin": null
}