30 Examples of Sentences with “however”

However is an English word that has more than one meaning, depending on the context.

However It means “however”, “however”, “in any case”. It's a adverb which is used to express contrast with the previous statement. It is equivalent to the conjunction but, which is more basic and less formal. For example: Going to the World Cup was very expensive; however, it was totally worth it./ Going to the World Cup was very expensive; however, it was totally worth it.

However is always followed by eat. It is usually preceded by point and followed either semicolon. The use between commas is also correct. For example: The world's economy is in chaos because of the war. However, our company is doing well./ The world economy is in chaos. However, our company is doing well.

to take into account:However It is often used in semi-formal or neutral contexts. In formal English, nevertheless (still) and nonetheless (however) are synonymous with however. In more informal English, other constructions (with grammatical differences) may be used such as

although, even though, despite this, all with the sense of “despite the fact”.

Howevermeans “regardless of”, “regardless of” when it is followed by adjective or adverb, to which it gives emphasis. In this usage, however is an adverb of degree (adverb of degree), Synonym of No matter how. For example:

• However + adjective. For example: Any contribution will be welcome, however small it may be./ Any contribution will be welcome, no matter how young she is.
• However + adverb. For example: All students will have to sit for this exam, however well they have done during the term./ All students will be required to take this exam, regardless of how well they have done during the semester.

Howevermeans “as”, “in the way that”, “no matter how”. It is an emphatic conjunction that is used before a clause (subject + verb), synonymous with in whatever way. For example: you can do it however you like./ You can do it however you want.

Howeverit's a interrogative adverb emphatic that serves to emphasize how. It is used to express surprise. It means "how come", "how". For example: However did you manage to do it?/ How could you do it?

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Sentences with however

1. They are rich. However, they're not happy.
   They are rich. However, they are not happy.
2. The play was very short; however, it was brilliant.
   The play was very short; however, it was brilliant.
3. Este, however, has been the best so far.
   This, however, has been the best so far.
4. He wants to go out tonight; however, he'd better not.
   He wants to go out tonight; however, it is better than not.
5. Mbappé was playing that day; however, they couldn't win the match.
   Mbappé played that day; however, they were unable to win the match.
6. The weather forecast is for rain; however, the race will not be cancelled.
   The weather forecast announces rain; however, the race will not be cancelled.
7. All his friends of him are going. However, he'll stay here.
   All his friends are going. However, he will stay here.
8. The topic is difficult; however, I'm getting the gist of it.
   The subject is difficult; however, I am understanding the essentials.
9. They thought it was going to be easy. However, there were many obstacles.
   They thought it was going to be easy. However, there were many obstacles.
10. Our company, however, is doing great.
    Our company, however, is doing great.
11. There was a terrible storm in the south. However, crops were not ruined.
    There was a terrible storm in the south. However, the crops were not ruined.
12. The main school will not accept, however, incidents like this one.
    The school principal will not, however, accept incidents like this.
13. Enrollment hasn't started yet; however, I'll write your name on the waiting list.
    Registration has not started yet; however, I will write your name on the waiting list.
14. I couldn't solve the riddle, however hard I tried.
    I couldn't solve the puzzle no matter how hard I tried.
15. Ella she's mad at him and she doesn't want to see him, however painful that may be.
    She's mad at him and she doesn't want to see him, no matter how painful it is.
16. I'll walk to the station however long I take.
    I will walk to the station no matter how long it takes.
17. However difficult it turned out to be, Brad managed to do it.
    No matter how difficult it was, Brad managed to do it.
18. However much they spend, they never seem to run out of money.
    Regardless of how much they spend, they never seem to run out of money.
19. This is what it is, however little you may like it.
    This is what she is she is; unless you like it.
20. However hungry I am, I can't eat all this.
    No matter how hungry she is, I can't eat all of this.
21. I don't like her, however she famous she is.
    I don't like her, no matter how famous she is.
22. However fast you drive, we're not going to get there on time.
    No matter how fast you drive, we're not going to make it on time.
23. He didn't like the performance, however good it was.
    He didn't like the performance, no matter how good it was.
24. There will be enough food for all however many people eat.
    There will be enough food for everyone no matter how many people come.
25. He will help us however I can.
    He will help us in any way he can.
26. Do it however you want.
    Do it as you want.
27. I will always be there for you however Yo puedo.
    I will always be there for you in any way that I can.
28. However Did you find this beautiful hidden spot?
    How did you find this beautiful hidden place?
29. However could you say anything like that?
    How could you say such a thing?
30. However did you get the last tickets for the show?
    How could you get the last few tickets to the show?

other words wh- + ever

By adding the ending –ever to any question word what–, this acquires the meaning of "whatever (a) it is", "regardless", or "it does not matter".

• whatever: no matter what, whatever, no matter what, whatever. For example: whatever path you take, you'll be successful./ No matter which path you take, you will be successful.
• wherever: no matter where, wherever, no matter where, anywhere. For example: wherever you go, I'll always go with you./ No matter where you go, I will always go with you.
• whenever: no matter when, no matter when, whenever. For example: We can travel whenever suits you best./ We can travel when it suits you best.
• Whichever: it doesn't matter which one”, “whatever (a) it is. For example: It will be great whichever is good for you./ It will be great, whatever is good for you.
• Whoever: whoever. For example: Whoever could say something like that?/ Who could say something like that?

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