Good options include “Nevertheless”, “Nonetheless”, “Even so.” The best choice depends on contrast or concession between ideas.
Choose the Transition by Relationship Between Ideas
- Nevertheless
- Nonetheless
- Even so
- Still
- Yet
- On the other hand
- In contrast
- By contrast
- Conversely
- Despite this
- That said
- All the same
- Although
- While
- Notwithstanding this
Nevertheless
“Nevertheless” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. Nevertheless, the second was more reliable.
Nonetheless
“Nonetheless” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. Nonetheless, the second was more reliable.
Even so
“Even so” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. Even so, the second was more reliable.
Still
“Still” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. Still, the second was more reliable.
Yet
“Yet” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. Yet, the second was more reliable.
On the other hand
“On the other hand” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. On the other hand, the second was more reliable.
In contrast
“In contrast” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. In contrast, the second was more reliable.
By contrast
“By contrast” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. By contrast, the second was more reliable.
Conversely
“Conversely” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. Conversely, the second was more reliable.
Despite this
“Despite this” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. Despite this, the second was more reliable.
That said
“That said” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. That said, the second was more reliable.
All the same
“All the same” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The first approach was cheaper. All the same, the second was more reliable.
Although
“Although” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: Although the sample was small, the pattern was consistent.
While
“While” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: While the sample was small, the pattern was consistent.
Notwithstanding this
“Notwithstanding this” is a natural option when you want to express contrast or concession between ideas. Its tone and emphasis differ slightly from the original, so match it to the situation.
Example: The sample was small. Notwithstanding this, the pattern was consistent.
Choose the Most Accurate Wording for “However”
These expressions are not interchangeable in every sentence. Choose one that matches the logical relationship between the two ideas.