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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Graham, however, was listed as questionable on the report, which is updated daily from Wednesday through Saturday during a typical game week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
The prominence of data, however, has grown significantly behind the scenes at the Etihad.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
My brother-in-law, however, was adamant that he did not want to sell the house to us.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 24, 2026
Once the separation becomes larger, however, the individual time crystals no longer lock together and instead continue oscillating independently.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
Over time, however, Spain’s collective power, influence, and force supplanted many of the local spiritual traditions, which were transformed to the Spaniards’ liking.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
