linking adverb / contrastive connector · neutral

However

UK/haʊˈevə/US/haʊˈɛvər/how·EV·er

speakingtask2

used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has been said previously

Examples

“The plan sounds good. However, it may be too costly.”

“I wanted to go; however, I was too tired.”

“The product is affordable. However, the quality is inconsistent.”

Band 8 sentence

“The experiment produced inconsistent results; however, the overall trend supports the original hypothesis.”

Collocations

  • However, + clause (sentence starter with contrast)
  • Statement; however, statement.

Word family

however adverb

Common mistakes

I wanted to go, however I was tired.→I wanted to go; however, I was tired.

However I don't like it.→However, I don't like it.

Say it for a higher band

5But→6Yet→7+However

Synonyms

nevertheless

yet

Easily confused

Nevertheless

“However, the proposal failed to gain enough votes.”

Related words

For exampleMost importantlyIt follows thatIn conclusionThat is to sayTo concludeIn other wordsIn summary

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In Emphasis & conclusion

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