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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A new week, a new month, and the same old issues, however, might start to erode the stock market’s springtime immunity.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The amended filing made public on Monday, however, does note that the deal can be terminated after an “initial three-month period.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
This year, however, Scott has bounced back admirably.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
On the latter occasion, however, Raphinha came off at half-time.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
We knew that anyone and everyone who saw us or met up with us was a danger to us, but we could not avoid them altogether, however hard we tried.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
