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 Dodgers, however, could still decide to have Ohtani skip his last pitching start before the All-Star break.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 5, 2026
England stemmed the haemorrhaging of points at the other end, however - perhaps helped by some understandable Springbok complacency - and briefly crowbarred their way back into the contest.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
TMZ reported on June 15 that a moving truck was spotted outside their Nashville-area dwelling, however, at the time, it was unclear exactly whose belongings were being transported.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 4, 2026
The road closures, economic impact and debate over who should shoulder the costs, however, were only beginning.
From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026
He did have one burning question, however, that he simply could not hold in.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
