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
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Construction tycoon Trump may however choose to step back from confrontation and focus on his favorite subject -- stamping his physical legacy on Washington.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
Oppenheim, however, told Vulture last month that Evans seemed to initiate the scene: “It seems like he really had something he wanted to show to us and to the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026
The repair bill for the facility is £6m, however a further £3.4m has been spent making wards on the Knockbracken Healthcare site in south Belfast suitable to rehouse patients.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
What fully converted data centers lack, however, is a continuous flow of newly mined bitcoin to fund their expansions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
I, however, was still standing there frozen at the sight of Commander Fitz cuffed to her own chair.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word