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Beginning a Sentence With However
However is one in a long list of words that students have been admonished to avoid placing at the beginning of a sentence (others include and, but, for, so, yet, and many more). Can you use however to start a sentence? Yes. Some usage guides will recommend against placing it there when the intended meaning is “nonetheless” but will allow it for other senses of however, but a considerable number of prominent (and not so prominent) writers utilize just this sense of however in the initial position. You should make your own judgment about such use and let your ear guide you regarding its appropriateness.
Examples of however in a Sentence
Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Rosso was however adamant to share that the flamboyant silver piece already generated buzz.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
The couple, however, continued to date on-and-off, seemingly resulting in the rekindling of their love.
—Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The real standout, however, is Nigerian British actress Mosaku, so memorable in another unconventional horror film, His House.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
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“However.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/however. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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however
1 of 2 conjunction
however
2 of 2 adverb
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