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however
/haʊˈɛvər/
despite that; nevertheless
She was tired; however, she finished her work.
She was tired, but she still completed her work.
formalinformal
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or qualifies a previous one.
The weather was bad; however, we went to the beach.
Despite the bad weather, we still went to the beach.
He didn't study much; however, he passed the exam.
Even though he didn't study much, he managed to pass.
Often used at the beginning of a sentence or after a semicolon.
Collocations
however that may beregardless of the circumstanceshowever possiblein any way that can be done
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Pro Tip
Contrast Usage
Use 'however' to introduce a contrasting idea or exception.
Punctuation
Place a semicolon or comma before 'however' when used mid-sentence.
Gold Rule
Contrast Rule
Use 'however' to introduce a contrasting idea or exception.
Punctuation Rule
Place a semicolon or comma before 'however' when used mid-sentence.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'however', from 'how' + 'ever'.
Usage Notes
Can be used at the beginning of a sentence or after a semicolon to introduce a contrasting idea. Often preceded by a semicolon or comma.
Word Breakdown
how
in what manner or way
rootever
at any time
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