0 that has been stated to be true or to have happened, although this may not be the case: --
1 claimed but not proved to be true: --
[ + to infinitive ] The new brand of potato chips is purported to be lower in cholesterol, fat, and calories.
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.