Contrast: However, Nevertheless, Yet, Still

However, nevertheless, yet, and still are sentence connectors that show contrast between two separate sentences or independent clauses. Unlike "although" (which joins two clauses within one sentence), these words typically begin a new sentence or follow a semicolon: "The exam was difficult. However, most students passed." This is the key grammar difference — "however" connects sentences, while "although" connects clauses within a sentence.

Each word has a slightly different tone. However is the most common and versatile — it works in all styles from casual to formal. Nevertheless is more formal and often appears in academic and professional writing: "The results were inconclusive. Nevertheless, they suggest a positive trend." Yet as a connector is similar to "but" and can start a new sentence: "He trained hard every day. Yet he didn't win the race." Still usually appears after the subject: "The journey was long. We still enjoyed every moment." Understanding when to use these connectors is essential for B2 level writing and Cambridge First exam preparation.