Do we use a comma AFTER the word "however" or BEFORE? and what does " ; " mean??

Question

Do we use a comma AFTER the word "however" or BEFORE? and what does " ; " mean??

Answer 1

There are several different ways in which you can use the word "however."

If using "however" at the beginning of a sentence to mean "on the other hand" or "in contrast" then you put a comma after it:

Some people like the color blue.  However, many people like red better.

If using "however" at the end of the sentence to mean the same as "though," or "in contrast" then put a comma before it:

Lots of people like blue.  I like red, however.

You can also use "however" at the beginning of a sentence to mean "in whatever manner."  If you do this, you do not need a comma:

However you look at it, blue is the best color.

This ";" is a semi colon.  It is used to separate two fully formed ideas that are related.  Both things on either side of the semi colon have to be full sentences themselves that you then want to join together:

I like blue; it is a really pretty color.

Answer 2

after however, but you know what that is old one they use different language now. but that is ok.

Answer 3

Use a comma after the word "however". This ";" is a semi-colon. It is used before "however" and is used to connect two sentences. For example: "I love my dog; he is very cute." or "I would like to own a car; however, I don't have a license."