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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There was, however, “a serpent lurking in the long grass”—to wit, Thatcher, for whom Mr. Kidd has the purest loathing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The FCC’s own guidelines, however, make clear that its authority over news coverage is extremely limited.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2026
The official Cypriot news agency TAK, however, said 17 were missing.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
So far, however, the researchers consider the safety findings encouraging.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
I liked the sound of riding the rods, however you did that.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
