however

adverb

Definition of howevernext
as in though
in spite of that I'm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast

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Recent Examples of however Biodiversity conservation, however, is traditionally biased toward an abundance of caution. — Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 Vozinha could hold up in the face of a relentless Argentina attack for only so long, however. — Tim Rohan, NBC news, 4 July 2026 Kroger says on its website that its stores will be open regular hours; however, pharmacy and clinic hours may vary. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 4 July 2026 The Voyageur, however, is a suitcase that takes full advantage of titanium's special features. — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for however
Recent Examples of Synonyms for however
  1. though
  2. nevertheless
  3. nonetheless
  4. still
  5. yet
Adverb
  • The success of that provision depends on whether these local communities decide to build, though.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • This current year, though, feels like a regression, with a lineup that, bar one or two interesting choices, mostly feels like it could have been plucked straight out of 2015.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
Definition of though
Adverb
  • In this latest spinoff from the Taylor Sheridan universe, Montana falls away to the far away lands of Rio Paloma, Texas—trouble nevertheless follows.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
  • While the threat of AI to every SME might possibly be overstated, these businesses do nevertheless face real challenges from domestic and geopolitical problems.
    — Rupert Lee-Browne, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of nevertheless
Adverb
  • But there was nonetheless a great deal of gratitude toward him for founding and fostering this community.
    — Zoe Magee, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • And as strong as its performance has been, Levi’s stock gains nonetheless trail rivals Abercrombie & Fitch and Gap over the past three years.
    — Rob Wile, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of nonetheless
Adverb
  • The suspect vehicle was found a short time later, police said, but the suspect was still at large Wednesday.
    — Jason Green, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
  • This episode, Zack wakes up and bolts upright with the bandage still on his head from getting clobbered with a sign on his birthday and can’t remember what happened the night before.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 9 July 2026
Definition of still
Adverb
  • The dispatch Although yet to submit himself to proper media questioning, Andy Burnham, Britain’s incoming — and unelected — prime minister, is fleshing out his policy aims.
    — Ian King, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • Others unions have yet to weigh in, including the California Federation of Labor Unions and SEIU California, a parent organization for Regan’s healthcare worker union.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
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