However vs. Yet — What's the Difference?
Difference Between However and Yet
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However
In spite of that; nevertheless; yet
The book is expensive.
However, it's worth it.
Yet
Up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then
I haven't told anyone else yet
Aren't you ready to go yet?
I have yet to be convinced
The congress was widely acclaimed as the best yet
However
On the other hand; by contrast
The first part was easy.
The second, however, took hours.
Yet
Still; even (used to emphasize increase or repetition)
Snow, snow, and yet more snow
Yet another diet book
The rations were reduced yet again
However
To whatever degree or extent
"The prospect of success, however remote, was tantalizing" (Stephen Baker).
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Yet
In spite of that; nevertheless
Every week she gets worse, and yet it could go on for years
However
In what way. Used as an intensive of how
However did you get here so soon?.
Yet
But at the same time; but nevertheless
The path was dark, yet I slowly found my way
However
In whatever manner or way that
Dress however you like.
Yet
At this time; for the present
Isn't ready yet.
However
(Archaic) Notwithstanding that; although
"Howe'er thou art a fiend, / a woman's shape doth shield thee" (Shakespeare).
Yet
Up to a specified time; thus far
The end had not yet come.
However
(conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
He told me not to do it. However, I did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / I, however, did it anyway.
She wanted to go; however, she decided against it.
I didn't argue with him; I still think, however, that he is wrong.
Yet
At a future time; eventually
May yet change his mind.
However
(conjunctive) In contrast.
The conference itself went very well. The party afterwards, however, was a disaster.
Yet
Besides; in addition
Returned for yet another helping.
However
(degree) To whatever degree or extent.
However clear you think you've been, many questions will remain.
Yet
Still more; even
A yet sadder tale.
However
In any way that one likes or chooses; in a haphazard or spontaneous way.
I don't care; just do it however.
Nothing was really planned; things just happened however.
Yet
Nevertheless
Young yet wise.
However
(interrogative) How ever: an emphatic form of how, used to ask in what manner.
I thought it was impossible. However were you able to do it?
Yet
And despite this; nevertheless
She said she would be late, yet she arrived on time.
However
(obsolete) In any case, at any rate, at all events.
Yet
Thus far; up to the present; up to some unspecified time.
However
Regardless of the way in which.
Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes.
However we do this, it isn't going to work.
Yet
In negative or interrogative use, often with an expectation or potential of something happening in the future.
I haven't finished yet.
Have you finished yet?
We do not yet know what happened.
He has never yet been late for an appointment.
However
In any way in which.
She offered to help however she could.
Wear your hair however you want.
Yet
In negative imperative use, asking for an action to be delayed.
Don't switch it on yet – wait until I've reconnected the pump.
However
(proscribed) But, yet, though, although.
Yet
In affirmative use: still.
He is yet breathing. (He is still breathing.)
However
In whetever manner, way, or degree.
However yet they me despise and spite.
Howe'er the business goes, you have made fault.
Yet
At some future time; eventually.
The riddle will be solved yet.
However
At all events; at least; in any case.
Our chief end is to be freed from all, if it may be, however from the greatest evils.
Yet
Not as of the time referenced.
I’ve yet to see him. — I have not yet seen him.
I had yet to go to a convention. — I had not yet gone to a convention.
They are yet to win a single match. — They have not yet won a single match.
He seemed yet to be convinced. — He seemed not yet to have been convinced.
However
Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it.
In your excuse your love does little say;You might howe'er have took a better way.
Yet
In addition.
There are two hours yet to go until our destination.
However
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);
Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
He was a stern yet fair master
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
Yet
(degree) Even.
K-2 is yet higher than this.
Oh no! Yet more problems!
However
By contrast; on the other hand;
The first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
Yet
Nevertheless; however; but; despite that.
I thought I knew you, yet how wrong I was.
However
To whatever degree or extent;
The results, however general, are important
They have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
Yet
(obsolete) To pour.
However
In whatever way or manner;
Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
However he did it, it was very clever
Yet
To melt; found; cast (e.g. metal, by pouring it into a mould when molten).
However
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 it
However did you get here so soon?
Yet
To get.
Yet
(dialectal) A metal pan or boiler; yetling.
Yet
Any one of several species of large marine gastropods belonging to the genus Yetus, or Cymba; a boat shell.
Yet
In addition; further; besides; over and above; still.
This furnishes us with yet one more reason why our savior, lays such a particular stress acts of mercy.
The rapine is made yet blacker by the pretense of piety and justice.
Yet
At the same time; by continuance from a former state; still.
Facts they had heard while they were yet heathens.
Yet
Before some future time; before the end; eventually; in time.
Yet
Even; - used emphatically.
Men may not too rashly believe the confessions of witches, nor yet the evidence against them.
Yet
Nevertheless; notwithstanding; however.
Yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
Yet
Up to the present time;
I have yet to see the results
Details are yet to be worked out
Yet
Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time;
So far he hasn't called
The sun isn't up yet
Yet
To a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons;
Looked sick and felt even worse
An even (or still) more interesting problem
Still another problem must be solved
A yet sadder tale
Yet
Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time;
He will understand eventually
He longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves
Sooner or later you will have to face the facts
In time they came to accept the harsh reality
Yet
Used after a superlative;
This is the best so far
The largest drug bust yet
Yet
Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession);
Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
He was a stern yet fair master
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
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