The word “however” is not a subordinating conjunction. The subordinate (adverbial) clause is introduced by a subordinating (adverbial) conjunction. This subordinate (adverbial) clause is added to the main (independent) clause to form a complex sentence.

1. As a conjunctive adverb, however is used to combine two sentences and show their contrast or opposition. When however is used at the beginning of a sentence, there should be a comma (,) after however if what follows the word is a complete sentence.

Use a semi-colon (;) before and a comma (,) after however when you are using it to write a compound sentence. If ‘however’ is used to begin a sentence, it must be followed by a comma, and what appears after the comma must be a complete sentence.

However does not mean the same as how ever. The expression how ever is mainly used in questions. It shows ideas such as surprise or anger. The word ever is merely used for the purpose of emphasis.

Deem appropriate, as in He’s entitled to divide up his property as he sees fit, or If we see fit to attend, we’ll be there. This expression uses see in the sense of “view as,” a usage dating from about 1325.

Example sentences: “I like that sweater; however, it only comes in one color.” “The movie got good reviews; however, it was very long.” “I’m going to buy a car; however, I’ll have to use all of my savings.”

2- No matter how many times you see the movie, you will enjoy it. Yes, you can use “however many” in everyday conversation. But this sentence sounds very strange (and doesn’t make sense to me): 1- However many times you call him, he will come.

Of course you can end a sentence with however. Writers don’t do it anywhere near as frequently as they put it at the beginning of sentences (or somewhere in the middle), but generally speaking there’s nothing grammatical or stylistic that prohibits it.

The question I get asked most frequently about however is whether it is OK to use however at the beginning of a sentence, and the answer is yes: it is fine to start a sentence with however. You just need to know when to use a comma and when to use a semicolon.

You are allowed to start a sentence with ‘however.

however

• even so,
• howbeit,
• nevertheless,
• nonetheless,
• notwithstanding,
• still,
• still and all,
• though,

The solution for avoiding the overuse of “however” is to use synonyms or to rephrase the sentence. As for “therefore”, it shows that the next phrase or sentence follows from the previous one, and it can often be omitted.

Nevertheless can begin a sentence. Remember to use a comma after nevertheless.

You use nevertheless when saying something that contrasts with what has just been said. Many marriages fail. Nevertheless, people continue to get married. His father, though ill-equipped for the project, had nevertheless tried his best.

conjunctive adverb

What is another word for although?

Conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, clauses or sentence. e.g. but, and, yet, or, because, nor, although, since, unless, while, where etc. Examples: She bought a shirt and a book.

In general, though is used more frequently than although especially in spoken English. They convey the same meaning but although is thought of as a more formal choice. In spoken English, we can use though with the word “thanks” to show gratitude when rejecting an offer or when an action is no longer necessary.