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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This often made it scrappy and innovative, however, often pioneering technologies like better automatic transmissions, cruise control and four-wheel anti-lock brakes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
For Chrysler, however, a marginal refresh of the only model it sells was a welcome pulse check.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Stocks began to recover in October, however, even as the war continued to rage and the Federal Reserve was planning near-term interest-rate hikes to tame inflation pressures.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Their first wicket was a gift, however, when Rory Burns ran himself out in the third over.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Ama, however, doesn’t seem discouraged or flustered by the news of her own death.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
