however
1. despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) (Freq. 180)
- 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
• Syn:
nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same,
even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding
2. by contrast;
on the other hand (Freq. 20)
- the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
3. to whatever degree or extent (Freq. 11)
- The results, however general, are important
- they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
4. in whatever way or manner (Freq. 2)
- Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
- however he did it, it was very clever
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