however
Usage
What are other ways to say however?
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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Dudamel’s Disney “finale,” however momentous, lacked nearly all the trappings of pomp.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
"We're doing everything we can, wherever we can, and however we can," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Failure of one, or all three, however, could trigger a major pullback for stocks over the back half of the year.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
That is starting to change, however, as more companies invest in sodium-ion batteries with an eye toward better performance in cold climates and reducing exposure to volatility from lithium prices, the IEA said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Brie would want me to tell him he can color his watermelon however he wants.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
