Synonyms for however
haʊˈɛv ərhow·ev·er

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1. however

   But ranges from the faintest contrast to absolute negation; as, I am willing to go, but (on the other hand) content to stay; he is not an honest man, but (on the contrary) a villain. The contrast may be with a silent thought; as, but let us go (it being understood that we might stay longer). In restrictive use, except and excepting are slightly more emphatic than but; we say, no injury but a scratch; or, no injury except some painful bruises. Such expressions as "words are but breath" (nothing but) may be referred to the restrictive use by ellipsis. So may the use of but in the sense of unless; as, "it never rains but it pours." To the same head must be referred the conditional use; as, "you may go, but with your father's consent" (i. e., "provided you have," "except that you must have," etc.). "Doubt but" is now less used than the more logical "doubt that." But never becomes a full synonym for and; and adds something like, but adds something different; "brave and tender" implies that tenderness is natural to the brave; "brave but tender" implies that bravery and tenderness are rarely combined. For the concessive use, compare NOTWITHSTANDING.

   Synonyms:
   and, barely, besides, but, except, further, just, merely, moreover, nevertheless, notwithstanding, notwithstanding, only, provided, save, still, that, tho, unless, yet

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1. however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstandingadverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   yet, withal, thus far, so far, nonetheless, up to now, til now, still, until now, notwithstanding, all the same, stock-still, nevertheless, hitherto, as yet, even, in time, heretofore, even so

2. howeveradverb

   by contrast; on the other hand

   "the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours"

   Synonyms:
   nevertheless, withal, nonetheless, still, all the same, even so, notwithstanding, yet

3. howeveradverb

   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"

   Synonyms:
   nevertheless, withal, nonetheless, still, all the same, even so, notwithstanding, yet

4. howeveradverb

   in whatever way or manner

   "Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet"; "however he did it, it was very clever"

   Synonyms:
   nevertheless, withal, nonetheless, still, all the same, even so, notwithstanding, yet

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1. howeveradjective

   Synonyms:
   howsoever, in whatever manner, in whatever degree

2. howeverconj.

   Synonyms:
   yet, still, nevertheless, but, though, notwithstanding

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1. List of paraphrases for "however":

   nevertheless, but, nonetheless, yet, though, notwithstanding, conversely, still, toutefois, instead

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1. Francys Johnson:

   The NAACP would defend Mrs. Gordeuk's right as a private citizen to free speech, however, those entrusted with responsibility for our children must set a high standard marked by civility. That is obviously a test the former principal failed.

2. Neil Saunders:

   After a year of defying gravity, the slowing economy and pressures on consumers have finally caught up with Home Depot, for most of 2022, the number of existing homes sold has been in decline. However, the pace of decline accelerated in December with the volume of completed sales down by a sharp 36.3%.

3. Arif Kamal:

   We tell patients that if they have symptoms that do not get better after a few weeks, they should visit a doctor, it doesn’t mean the diagnosis will be cancer, however.

4. Sheila Vakharia:

   This result highlights what many would call the substitution effect : when people substitute one drug for another, according to the substitution effect, people who have become dependent on prescribed opioids and lose convenient access to them may substitute with heroin. However, illicit heroin is often of unknown quality and purity... so it can increase risk of accidental overdose and poisoning.

5. Bob Goodlatte:

   In order to obtain a fiancee visa, it is required to demonstrate proof that the U.S. citizen and foreign national have met in person. However, Malik's immigration file does not show sufficient evidence for this requirement.