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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His mother, however, told a local immigrant rights group that she believed he hadn’t received his medication for diabetes, high blood pressure and seizures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
The underlying data, however, paints a far more encouraging picture.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Deutsche Telekom rose 5.8%, however, after upping its buyback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The reality is, however, she can’t and won’t; at some point, the bell rings and she must put on her coveralls and shake the pail of lip liners in front of us.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
I do, however, succeed in knocking some plates and utensils to the ground.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
