however
Usage
What are other ways to say however?
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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Regional mediators, however, remain skeptical that Iran’s updated offer would catalyze a breakthrough.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Once that era gave way to a new spell of Red Bull dominance, however, Wolff made no secret of his desire to pull back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Sarah Breeden, however, gives a note of optimism, arguing that banks have more capacity to absorb shocks than they did in 2008.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
The Pentagon, however, is looking to quickly scale up access to lower-cost drones.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Brie would want me to tell him he can color his watermelon however he wants.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
