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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In this case, however, the companion is classified as an exoplanet by the International Astronomical Union, not a star.
From Science Daily
Increasingly however small huddles of people are talking about it.
From BBC
That could, however, land Gabon in trouble with football's world governing body FIFA, which bans government interference in the affairs of its member associations.
From Barron's
Authorities, however, have also promised to take a "firm" stance, and have warned against exploiting the situation to sow chaos.
From Barron's
Surgeons shouldn’t, however, treat male and female eyelids the same, cautions Levin.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
