In whatever manner; to whatever extent or degree: as, however badly or rudely one may act; however distant from the starting-point.At all events; in any case; by any means.[However often occurs in recent colloquial or provincial use, chiefly in England, for how, interrogative and relative, where the proper usage is how … ever, one or more words intervening. So whatever is similarly used for what … ever.Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still: as, a costly article, which, however, is worth the price.