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What is another word for However? – 167 However Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    Nevertheless nonetheless however though although even though notwithstanding despite in spite of regardless on the other hand conversely contrarily oppositely meanwhile alternatively on the contrary still yet nonetheless anyways anyway in any case at any rate be that as it may for all that in spite of that despite that on the contrary all the same just the same even so still yet but only except excluding barring save apart from leaving aside omitting.

    Meaning of However

    The primary meaning of the word "However" is to indicate a contrast or unexpected turn in a statement.

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate a contrast or unexpected turn in a statement
    • Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
    • Used to indicate a concession or an exception

    Etymology of However

    The word "However" originated from the combination of "how" and "ever", with "ever" being an adverb indicating a long or indefinite period of time
    Historically, the word has been used since the 14th century to indicate a contrast or unexpected turn in a statement

    Example Uses

    • I wanted to go to the beach, however the weather was bad
    • She said she was busy, however she still managed to attend the meeting
    • The new policy has been implemented, however there are still some concerns about its effectiveness

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    Meanwhile also additionally furthermore moreover besides too as well likewise similarly correspondingly equally identically uniformly consistently regularly normally usually typically commonly generally ordinarily naturally obviously clearly evidently apparently seemingly supposedly.

    Related Nouns

    Contrast exception concession statement remark comment observation note mention reference allusion indication suggestion implication inference deduction conclusion summary review analysis evaluation assessment appraisal estimation opinion view perspective outlook attitude stance position standpoint.

    Related Verbs

    Contrast differ vary diverge deviate depart stray diverge clash conflict disagree dispute argue debate discuss examine investigate analyze evaluate assess appraise estimate consider reflect ponder think contemplate meditate weigh.

    Related Adjectives

    Contrasting contrasting different varying divergent deviant departing straying diverging clashing conflicting disagreeing disputing arguable debatable discussable examinable investigatable analyzable evaluable assessable appraisable estimable considerate reflective ponderous thoughtful contemplative meditative weighable opposite reverse converse inverse.