however
adverb/haʊˈevə/CEFR B1যাইহোক, তবে
Meaning
Used to add a contrasting idea; but.
Example sentences
- The plan is good; however, it is costly.পরিকল্পনাটি ভালো; তবে এটি ব্যয়বহুল।
- He is young; however, he is very wise.সে তরুণ; যাইহোক, সে খুব জ্ঞানী।
- The plan was good; however, it failed.পরিকল্পনাটি ভালো ছিল; তবে এটি ব্যর্থ হলো।
- However, no one objected.যাইহোক, কেউ আপত্তি করেনি।
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms: nevertheless, nonetheless
Antonyms: therefore
Similar words, and what each means
- nevertheless
তথাপি, তবুও
In spite of what has just been said.
- nonetheless
তথাপি, তবুও, তা সত্ত্বেও
In spite of what has just been said; nevertheless.
- but
কিন্তু
Used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before.
Other English words for “যাইহোক, তবে”
- anyway
Used to return to a topic, or to mean in spite of that.
Opposite words
- therefore
অতএব, সুতরাং
For that reason; as a result.
- furthermore
অধিকন্তু, এছাড়াও, তাছাড়া
Used to add a further point that supports what has just been said.
- moreover
অধিকন্তু, উপরন্তু
Used to add information that supports a point.
- hence
অতএব, এই কারণে
For this reason; therefore.
“however” elsewhere on EnglishBD
However, you cannot ask the examiner to explain the meaning of the question.
IELTS Speaking Part 1 Questions and Answers →Examples: furthermore, however, therefore, for instance, in conclusion.
Linking Words for IELTS Writing →Coherence is organising your ideas logically and linking them with words like because, so, however and for example, so your answer sounds connected rather than a list of short sentences.
IELTS Speaking: How to Improve Fluency →
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“however” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • যাইহোক, তবে
- • মূলত, প্রকৃতপক্ষে
- • কেন
- • একইভাবে
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যাইহোক, তবে — however (adverb) — যাইহোক, তবে. Used to add a contrasting idea; but.
Which word is closest in meaning to “however”?
- • therefore
- • nevertheless
- • instantly
- • periodically
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nevertheless — nevertheless — তথাপি, তবুও. In spite of what has just been said.
Related words
- neverthelessতথাপি, তবুওsynonym
- nonethelessতথাপি, তবুও, তা সত্ত্বেওsynonym
- thereforeঅতএব, সুতরাংantonym
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- howকীভাবে, কেমনnearby
- howlহুংকার বা আর্তনাদ করাnearby
- hubcapচাকার কেন্দ্রের ঢাকনা, হাবক্যাপnearby
- hula hoopহুলা-হুপ (কোমরে ঘোরানো রিং)same level
- humidআর্দ্র, স্যাঁতসেঁতেsame level
- hungerক্ষুধা; তীব্র আকাঙ্ক্ষাsame level
- huntশিকার করা, খোঁজাsame level
- hunt forখুঁজে বেড়ানোsame level