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they did however vs they did, however,

Both "they did however" and "they did, however," are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "They did however" is used when the word "however" is used as an adverb to mean 'nevertheless' or 'in spite of that.' On the other hand, "they did, however," is used when "however" is used as a conjunctive adverb to connect two independent clauses.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

they did however

This phrase is correct when 'however' is used as an adverb to mean 'nevertheless' or 'in spite of that.'

This phrase is used to indicate a contrast or contradiction in a sentence. It is often followed by a comma when used at the beginning of a sentence.

Examples:

  • They wanted to leave early. They did however stay until the end of the party.
  • She was tired. She did however manage to finish her work on time.

Alternatives:

  • they did, nevertheless
  • they did, in spite of that
  • they did, yet
  • they did, still

they did, however,

This phrase is correct when 'however' is used as a conjunctive adverb to connect two independent clauses.

This phrase is used to connect two independent clauses, indicating a contrast or transition between them. It is followed by commas before and after 'however.'

Examples:

  • They wanted to leave early, but they did, however, stay until the end of the party.
  • She was tired, yet she did, however, manage to finish her work on time.

Alternatives:

  • they did, but
  • they did, yet
  • they did, nevertheless
  • they did, still

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