Asked by: Maria Carter

How do you use However in a sentence?

Here is a sentence with however used as a conjunctive adverb: “Gavin is tired; however, he still needs to take a bath and brush his teeth before going to bed.” Here is a sentence with however used as an adverb: “The chef will cook the eggs however you like them.”

What is however used for?

The most common use of however is as an adverb that connects two sentences/clauses in order to show a contrasting idea. In this use, however is also known as a transition word or a conjunctive adverb. It is common in formal speaking and writing.