Definitions
- Used to introduce a clause that indicates a concession or qualification to the preceding statement. - Used to emphasize that something is true in whatever way or to whatever extent. - Used to indicate that something will happen regardless of any obstacles or conditions.
- Used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement to the preceding one. - Used to indicate that something is happening in whatever way or to whatever extent. - Used to express uncertainty or doubt about something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words are used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
- 2Both words can be used to indicate that something is happening in whatever way or to whatever extent.
- 3Both words can be used to express a concession or qualification to the preceding statement.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Howsoever is less common than however and is considered more formal.
- 2Meaning: Howsoever emphasizes that something will happen regardless of any obstacles or conditions, while however expresses uncertainty or doubt.
- 3Position: Howsoever is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence, while however can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
- 4Function: Howsoever is primarily an adverb, while however can function as both a conjunction and an adverb.
- 5Connotation: Howsoever is often associated with legal or academic writing, while however is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
Remember this!
Howsoever and however are synonyms that are used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement. However, howsoever is less common and more formal than however. Howsoever emphasizes that something will happen regardless of any obstacles or conditions, while however expresses uncertainty or doubt. However is more versatile and can function as both a conjunction and an adverb.
