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It is both an adverb and a conjunction.

The word however is a very useful tool in the English Language as a means of transitioning from one point to another. It is primarily used as an adverb, where it becomes the cohesive, structural glue that binds together ideas in writing. It denotes, as a connective transition word, an exception, a manner (or method) or a limiting degree. It helps to focus attention on what follows it in a sentence. For example, "She may be an excellent shot; however, the wind is gusting between 35 and 60 miles per hour."

A minor grammarian controversy brewed over using the word however to begin sentences. Partially because it is not frequently used to begin sentences, it has becoming more widely accepted to do allow it with little resistance. Beginning a sentence with however has also become more widely accepted by experts since it is unlikely to lead to confusion making it far less controversial than other parts of speech like the comma which demands respect for its power to sort out confusion.

The word however can also be used as a conjunction. For example: "You may spend the money however you wish."

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