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However

Meaning in academic english & research, with examples

/haʊˈevə(r)/adverbCore term

In academic english & research, however means: A linking word that introduces a contrast with the previous statement, often a result, view or fact that the reader may not expect.

In Turkish: ancak, bununla birlikte, ne var ki

How it is used

One of the most frequent linkers in academic writing. It usually opens a sentence followed by a comma, or comes after a semicolon or after the subject: 'This view, however, has been criticized.' Unlike but, it cannot join two clauses with only a comma.

Example sentences

  1. Previous studies focused on adults. However, little is known about adolescents.

  2. The intervention improved reading scores; however, the effect disappeared after six months.

Common collocations

  • However, it should be noted that
  • however, little is known about
  • This, however, does not mean
  • ; however,
  • thereforeA formal linking word showing that what follows is a result or logical conclusion of what has just been stated.
  • in contrastA linking phrase used to show a clear difference between two things, groups or results that are being compared.
  • furthermoreA formal linking word used to add another point that supports or extends what has just been said.
  • counterargumentAn argument against your own position, which a writer presents fairly and then answers or weakens to make the main argument stronger.

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