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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He was, however, granted flexibility as to when to serve his jail time and had not served it yet.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Four of 12 voting officials, however, opposed the outcome, the largest number of dissents since 1992.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Kathy Bostjancic, chief economist at Nationwide, said in an email that the market is premature in pricing in a rate hike by next March, however.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Players look enviously, however, at the revenues generated by the Grand Slams and feel entitled to a larger slice of the cake.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Russell, however, bowed and swept one hand out theatrically.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
