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* = a "transitional adverb" or "conjunctive adverb" | * = a "transitional adverb" or "conjunctive adverb" | ||
* creates a contrast between to actions | * creates a contrast between to actions | ||
** can also be a "relative adverb" when it is synonymous with "whenever" or "whoever" or to introduce an adjective clause (a dependent clause that modifies another sentence part or word) | |||
*** as in ''However you got here, I'm glad you made it!'' | |||
* "however: is not a coordinating conjunction, i.e.: | * "however: is not a coordinating conjunction, i.e.: | ||
** it does not combine independent clauses | ** it does not combine independent clauses | ||
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*** ''The committee, however, decided against it'' | *** ''The committee, however, decided against it'' | ||
** expresses possibility | ** expresses possibility | ||
*** ''She’s glad to help however she can'' | ***''She’s glad to help however she can'' | ||
** expresses wonder or lack of specificity | ** expresses wonder or lack of specificity | ||
*** ''However you did it, great job!'' | ***''However you did it, great job!'' = relative adverb | ||
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** [https://www.arrantpedantry.com/2012/02/07/however/ However (arrantpedantry.com)] | ** [https://www.arrantpedantry.com/2012/02/07/however/ However (arrantpedantry.com)] |