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 decline has been a long one, however, and it now trades only modestly higher than prior to the U.S. attacks on Iran in late February.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
That latest move, however, has been criticized as violating international maritime law.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
This year, however, Scott has bounced back admirably.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
At the time, McFadden was a Cabinet Office minister, however he has since become the work and pensions secretary.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
This, however, had to be put off until later due to the actual great black-backed gull snatching him mid-flight and lifting him by its talons high into the air.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
