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 company spokeswoman however insisted that it would handle the sale responsibly, adding: "No one has to fear losing their home."
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
She added, however, that Taiwan was committed to maintaining the status quo with China - in which Taiwan neither declares independence from China nor unites with it.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Until recently, however, it was difficult to determine whether mitochondrial dysfunction helped cause the disease process or merely appeared as a result of it.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
The cost of most goods and services, however, haven’t risen that much since the war, save for very visible prices such as gasoline or airline tickets.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
The true sign that something was wrong, however, was not the darkness, but that the front doors remained open, despite the fact that there was no one at the box office window.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
