however
Usage
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The adverb however implies slight opposition, and displays a second consideration to be compared with the first: We are going; however (“notice this also”), we shall return. But marks a more marked opposition or contrast, though in a casual way: We are going, but we shall return. Nevertheless implies a concession, something which should not be forgotten in making a summing up: We are going; nevertheless (“do not forget that”), we shall return. Still implies that in spite of a preceding concession, something must be considered as possible or even inevitable: We have to go on foot; still (“it is probable and possible that”), we'll get there. Yet implies that in spite of a preceding concession, there is still a chance for a different outcome: We are going; yet (“in spite of all, some day”), we shall return.
Example Sentences
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The internet, however, wasn’t particularly interested in this version.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
Goldberg said, however, that CoreWeave still has work to do as far as building a sustainable business for the long haul.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
They were told the area was a closed military zone, however the order was not enforced on the settlers.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
What happened during the L.A. mayoral primary, however, has prompted discussions around the country, said Carolina Lopez, executive director of the Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions, or PLEJ, a nonpartisan organization that represents election administrators.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
He did have one burning question, however, that he simply could not hold in.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
