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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The energy market, however, is far from out of the woods.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
In each of his previous two finals, however, he ran into brick walls named Alcaraz and Sinner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Many nontech names, however, “are truly much more economically dependent,” he added, so a solid growth backdrop can be the tide that lifts all of those boats.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026
For now, however, he said his full focus is solely on the World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
I had, however, texted him from across the couch, letting him know just how much I didn’t want him to be there.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
