however
Despite that fact
Though it was first (and still is) a conjunction, however is mainly an adverb today, with multiple uses.
Its most frequent use is to signal the introduction of a clause that presents some conflict or contrast with the one that precedes or follows it: We left several messages for them; however, they never responded.
However can also be a slightly stronger version of how: However did you manage to get all the kids in the car?
Finally, however can mean in whatever way or to whatever extent: You can arrange the furniture however you want.
Despite what preceded
- nonethelessDespite what preceded
- yetStill, or eventually
- stillUnmoving, or continuing
- even soConcessive conjunction phrase
but · though · although · in contrast · on the other hand · conversely · notwithstanding · regardless
nevertheless
Despite what preceded
- nonethelessDespite what preceded
- yetStill, or eventually
- stillUnmoving, or continuing
even so · but · though · although · in contrast · on the other hand · conversely · notwithstanding · regardless · anyway
in any way
- by any meansThrough any available method
- Transition Wordstherefore, furthermore, meanwhile, consequently, nevertheless
- question wordswhat, when, where, which, who
- conjunctionsand, but, or, for, nor
- connectivesand, or, but, because, nor
- formal adverbsaccordingly, consequently, furthermore, hence, hereby
- adverbsquickly, slowly, very, really, now
howevermoreover
Word adding information
furthermore · indeed · in fact · additionally · what's more