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how-EV-uh/haʊˈevə/

However introduces a contrast, often at the start of a sentence, with a comma: I was tired. However, I continued. But joins two parts of one sentence. Although starts a clause with a subject and verb. However is a little more formal than but.

Meaning

Used to introduce a contrast or a different idea.

Examples

• “The book is short. However, it is not easy.”
• “The app is free. However, you need an account.”
• “He is young. However, he is careful.”

Good to know

However, + sentence. but joins clauses. although + clause.

Near in meaning

but

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