however much adverb 1determiner 2 adverb1 •To whatever extent; regardless of the extent to which.You have to go to school however much you may dislike it. determiner2 •Whatever amount of; regardless of the amount of (something stated or implied).It's not for sale, however much money you're offering. •Emphatic form of how much, expressing shock, surprise, etc.However much did you pay for that?