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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A poll conducted by YouGov, however, has Turek in front by a single point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
For Shopify, however, AI-assisted shopping could create new opportunities, in the view of Deutsche Bank analyst Bhavin Shah.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
It is, however, well positioned to benefit if SMR technology takes off.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
As temperatures rise, typhoons that do form are likely to become more intense on average, however.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Father remained, however, mistrustful of this English time.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
