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 biggest issue, however, is that the outer Solar System just hasn’t been observed for long enough.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
By the 2030s, however, the company hopes to separate some of its rare earths in Brazil and recycle magnet waste generated during manufacturing.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
During the sentencing hearing, Judge William Mousley KC said the pathology evidence had shown that Nowak would not have survived, "however quickly he received first aid, CPR or expert medical treatment".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The official however said other parts of the wide-ranging project will continue.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Tonight, however, the Prime Minister was to address the nation at 9:30.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
