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
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There’s reason to be concerned about Starlink’s future, however.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Neither Aniston nor Curtis have commented on rumors about the romance, however sources close to the duo have hinted that, while they are very happy together, they are in no rush to get married.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The lavish public displays however, have not managed to conceal all the differences between China and North Korea.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The biggest issue, however, is that the outer Solar System just hasn’t been observed for long enough.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Getting close enough to reach a sample, however, meant reaching into the mouth of the beast.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
