However vs. But
Difference Between However and But
Howeveradverb
Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that).
He told me not to do it. I, however, did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / (sometimes proscribed:) However, I did it anyway.She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.Butpreposition
Outside of.
Away but the hoose and tell me whae's there.Howeveradverb
(degree) To whatever degree or extent
However clear you think you've been, many questions will remain.Butpreposition
Apart from, except (for), excluding.
Everyone but Father left early.''I like everything but that.Nobody answered the door when I knocked, so I had no choice but to leave.Howeveradverb
(manner) In whatever way or manner.
Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes.Butadverb
Merely, only, just.
Howeveradverb
An emphatic form of how.
However were you able to do it?Butadverb
Though, however.
I'll have to go home early but.Howeveradverb
(obsolete) In any case, at any rate, at all events.
Butadverb
Used as an intensifier.
Nobody, but nobody, crosses me and gets away with it.Howeverconjunction
In whatever way or manner.
she offered to help however she couldButconjunction
(following a negative clause or sentence) On the contrary, but rather (introducing a word or clause that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence without the negation).
I am not rich but (I am) poor;not John but Peter went there.Howeverconjunction
(proscribed) Although, though, but, yet.
Butconjunction
However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (implies that the following clause is contrary to prior belief or contrasts with or contradicts the preceding clause or sentence).
She is very old but still attractive.You told me I could do that, but she said that I could not.Howeveradverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);
although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try itwhile we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreedhe was a stern yet fair mastergranted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to goButconjunction
Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
I cannot but feel offended.Howeveradverb
by contrast; on the other hand;
the first part was easy; the second, however, took hoursButconjunction
(archaic) Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
It never rains but it pours.Howeveradverb
to whatever degree or extent;
The results, however general, are importantthey have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concernsButconjunction
(obsolete) Except with; unless with; without.
Howeveradverb
in whatever way or manner;
Victory, however it was brought about, was sweethowever he did it, it was very cleverButconjunction
(obsolete) Only; solely; merely.
Howeveradverb
in what way or manner or by what means (`however' is sometimes used as an intensive form of `how');
how did you catch the snake?he told us how he did ithowever did you get here so soon?Butconjunction
(obsolete) Until.
Butnoun
An instance or example of using the word "but".
It has to be done – no ifs or buts.Butnoun
(Scotland) The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
Butnoun
A limit; a boundary.
Butnoun
The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt.
Butverb
(archaic) Use the word "but".
But me no buts.Butadverb
and nothing more;
I was merely askingit is simply a matter of timejust a scratchhe was only a childhopes that last but a moment
