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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The overlooked museum, however, has been refreshed with an enchanting new exhibition.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
Notably, however, it’s hard to find anyone who thinks any of this would launch a durable economic recovery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
In a separate speech on Wednesday, however, New York Fed President John Williams said: "There are encouraging reasons to expect that inflation has peaked and should edge down in coming quarters."
From Barron's ● Jul. 15, 2026
Even then, however, favourable views of China tended to be on par or slightly lower, Schulman told the BBC.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
That, however, raises more questions than it answers.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
