What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
howbeit
Example
I know it's risky; howbeit, I still think we should try it. [howbeit: conjunction]
Example
The weather was terrible; howbeit, we still managed to have a good time. [howbeit: adverb]
nonetheless
Example
I know it's risky; nonetheless, I still think we should try it. [nonetheless: adverb]
Example
The weather was terrible; nonetheless, we still managed to have a good time. [nonetheless: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Nonetheless is more commonly used than howbeit in everyday language. Nonetheless is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while howbeit is less common and often used in formal or literary contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between howbeit and nonetheless?
Howbeit is typically associated with a more formal tone, while nonetheless can be employed in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
