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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It was in the ’80s, however, that Jackson, who died Tuesday at 84, made history.
He however denied paying serving police officers for information.
From BBC
The EU's climate monitor, however, says the last three years have been the hottest globally on record, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions that are causing global warming.
From Barron's
“I think I got an A on the social studies test,” Jonah said, trying to sound however he would normally sound on a normal day.
From Literature
The alternative may, however, have been even more embarrassing for the government.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
