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