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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Markets for U.S. bonds, however, will close early at 2 p.m.
From Barron's
The improvement, however, may be seen as temporary, according to Capital Economics.
The central bank warned, however, that inflation could exceed its forecast if the Korean won continues to weaken against the U.S. dollar, which could push up import costs.
His speech seems to have been affected, however mildly, but his memory seems to have been sucker-punched.
They don’t, however, see much human agency in what’s to come.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
