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 new week, a new month, and the same old issues, however, might start to erode the stock market’s springtime immunity.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
The amended filing made public on Monday, however, does note that the deal can be terminated after an “initial three-month period.”
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
This year, however, Scott has bounced back admirably.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
Addressing the debate around phones in theatres more broadly, she said she was still "totally behind audiences filming the bows", however, and supported the idea that people should be able to capture curtain calls.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Clare, however, felt only a cold rush—his monocle teetering ever so slightly.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
