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adverb

Definition of howbeitnext
as in however
in spite of that I've never written a poem before; howbeit, I feel my first attempt is quite good

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conjunction

hau̇-ˈbē-ət How to pronounce howbeit (audio)
as in although
in spite of the fact that our visit to Niagara Falls was very pleasant, howbeit slightly shorter than we had planned

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  1. however
  2. but
  3. nevertheless
  4. though
  5. nonetheless
  6. yet
Adverb
  • Not all parts of Greater Manchester have shared in the city’s success, however.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • There is, however, evidence that this Spain team can be ruffled.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of however
Conjunction
  • But with a full and volatile season behind them, the two have grown closer, prompting check-ins from Bradford last month, seeking tidbits from his coach who watched OTA practices on a tablet from his Kentucky retreat.
    — Chad Graff, Twin Cities, 15 June 2017
  • The tech firm didn’t pull that video down, but reached out to police.
    — Queenie Wong, The Mercury News, 3 May 2017
Definition of but
Adverb
  • Mexico's Navy secretary, Raymundo Morales, said water levels were not expected to rise more than half a meter, but advised people to stay away from beaches nevertheless.
    — Sofia Menchu, USA Today, 17 July 2026
  • But the version of the classical hero that the film conjures up nevertheless embodies the great preoccupation of Nolan’s filmography.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • The Royals didn’t surrender, though, scoring four runs in the bottom of the frame.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026
  • This wasn’t just a case of a team scoring a last-minute winner, though.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • The Middle East, meanwhile, saw the small jump at just 3 percent—but still an increase nonetheless.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
  • Democrats, who acknowledged that the Platner scandal likely makes their fight to defeat Collins more difficult, were nonetheless hopeful that the shooting will shift the conversation back to Collins' record.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Definition of nonetheless
Adverb
  • The extent of the injury and how long he will be sidelined are not yet known more than a week later.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, is also yet to publicly comment on Monday’s protests.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
Definition of yet
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