however

(r) despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
- although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
- while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
- he was a stern yet fair master
- granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go
all the same, even so, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, still, yet,
(r) by contrast; on the other hand
- the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
(r) to whatever degree or extent
- The results, however general, are important
- they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
(r) in whatever way or manner
- Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
- however he did it, it was very clever

all the same even so nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding withal still yet