however
adverb
1 however
Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession):
— Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it.
synonyms: all the same, at the same time, even so, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal, yet.
Roget 26: by degrees, gradually, inasmuch, pro tanto [It]; however, howsoever; step by step, bit by bit, little by little, inch by inch, drop by drop; a little at a time, by inches, by slow degrees, ... show more
Roget 83: unconformably etc. adj.; except, unless, save barring, beside, without, save and except, let alone. however, yet, but. ... show more
Roget 30: in return, in consideration; but, however, yet, still, notwithstanding; nevertheless, nathless†, none the less; although, though; albeit, howbeit; ... show more
2 however
By contrast; on the other hand.
3 however
To whatever degree or extent.
4 however
In whatever way or manner.
Moby thesaurus: after all, again, albeit, all the same, although, anyhow, anyway, anywise, at all, at all events, at any rate, but, by any means, come what may, even, even so, except, for all that, how, howbeit ... show more.
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