Synonyms However, Definition and Examples

Synonyms However, Definition and Examples

We can express a contrast by using the adverb however with two sentences. It is always followed by a comma.

Example Sentences with However;

• My friends wanted to go outside. However, it is raining.
• I’ll help you however I can.
• Alex and Arya shared an umbrella. However, it wasn’t big enough and they both got wet.
• The movie got good reviews; however, it was very long.

 

Here are Synonym words with However;

nonetheless

• Her face is serious but nonetheless very friendly.
• Nonetheless Sansa works a lot, she hasn’t any money.

 

notwithstanding

• Notwithstanding the bad weather, they went for a walk.
• It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.

 



withal

• My father was a man of great means, and of great intellect withal.

 

but

• Meat smells awful, but tastes delicious.
• I am very hungry, but the fridge is empty.

 

despite

• Despite the cool day, he don’t want to go out.
• Despite being a millionaire, she lives in a very small flat.

 

for all that

• He told her once and for all that he would not go to the movie with her.

 

howbeit

• Our visit to Niagara falls was very pleasant, howbeit slightly shorter than we had planned.

 

in spite of

• They helped them in spite of the difficulties
• In spite of all the cooking shows I’ve watched, I’m still no good in the kitchen.

 

on the other hand

• My sister is clever, but on the other hand she often makes careless mistakes.

 

yet

• Samuel has bought a new dress but he hasn’t worn it yet.
• He hasn’t watered the flowers yet.

 

per contra

• The per contra is that they themselves are rather malodorous.

 

though

• Even though they were millionaires, they drive old cars.
• We are still very hungry, even though we ate very much .

 

after all

• They felt weary after all their hard work.
• After all that hard work, students deserve a holiday.

 

all the same

• It’s all the same to me whether our team loses or wins.

 

anyhow

• Well, anyhow they’re going to end it.

 

be that as it may