yet vs however
however vs yetyet and however both are adverbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yet | No | No | No | Yes |
| however | No | No | No | Yes |
As adverbs,
yet and however
are synonyms defined as:
- yet and however: despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Other synonyms of yet include
all the same, at the same time, even so, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal.
| yet (adverb) | however (adverb) |
|---|---|
| within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time | despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) |
| up to the present time | in whatever way or manner |
| to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons | to whatever degree or extent |
| used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time | by contrast; on the other hand |
| used after a superlative | |
| despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) |
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