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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Oxford Economics' Houten, however, said the report "doesn't change our assessment that the downside risks to the labor market have increased" due to the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
A survey by the independent media outlet Meduza’s Telegram channel of 50,000 readers, however, found that only 2% were considering having landline phones installed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
Aekins' try, which came following a Bradford set which began deep inside their own half, was too little too late however.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Not all of the insider trades he discloses are buys and sales that pay him cash, however.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
What was not lost, however, was the Turtle’s place in history as the first submarine ever to attack an enemy warship.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
