however
used to add a contrasting statement
How often you will meet it
Rank 277 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 78,038 times across 175,113 chapters — 0.037% of every word in the library.
It belongs to the first 500 words, the band worth learning before any other.
What it means
adverb
- used to add a contrasting statement
conjunction
- in whatever way
however in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Mrs. Inglethorp, however, seemed to notice nothing unusual.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles · Agatha Christie · Chapter 1
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However, I don’t propose to discuss politics, sociology, or metaphysics with you.
The Picture of Dorian Gray · Oscar Wilde · Chapter 1
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This event, however, took place, and the girls were practically unprovided for.
The Palace Beautiful: A Story for Girls · L. T. Meade · Chapter 1
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As you know, no one, however high his rank, is accepted as a novice before the age of sixteen.
A Knight of the White Cross · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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However, to the young lady herself she said nothing, except suggesting, rather meekly, that it was time to change her dress.
Christian's Mistake · Dinah Maria Mulock Craik · Chapter 1