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Hi susan,

1.It was pouring with rain - yet he insisted on going out.
2.It was pouring with rain, but he insisted on going out.
3.It was pouring with rain; still, he insisted on going out.
4.It was pouring with rain; however, he insisted on going out.
5.It was pouring with rain; nevertheless, he insisted on going out.

What's the subtle difference in meaning or degree of surprise between but, yet, still, however and nevertheless here?

Thanks a million.