howsoever Meaning & Definition
ˌhau̇-sə-ˈwe-vər
What Does Howsoever Mean?
As an adverb, howsoever means in whatever manner. It is also used to mean to whatever degree or extent.
Word Facts for Howsoever
| Part of speech | adverb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˌhau̇-sə-ˈwe-vər/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
Howsoever Definition (Adverb)
- in whatever manner
- to whatever degree or extent
Synonyms of Howsoever
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Howsoever synonyms and antonyms →Howsoever in a Sentence
Howsoever they pleaded, their pleas went unheard.
The party to this agreement may use the property whensoever and howsoever he or she pleases.
Their evidence, howsoever true it may have been, was not believed.
Word Forms & Grammar
howsoever
Words That Rhyme With Howsoever
Origin of Howsoever
From Middle English howsoevere, how-so-evere, how so evere. By surface analysis, how + so + ever.
First Known Use
14th century
How to Pronounce Howsoever
Howsoever is pronounced /ˌhau̇-sə-ˈwe-vər/ and has 4 syllables, with the main stress on the third syllable (we).