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English to English adverb
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despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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by contrast; on the other hand | | Example: the first part was easy; the second, however, took hours
source: wordnet30
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to whatever degree or extent | | Example: The results, however general, are important
they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns
source: wordnet30
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in whatever way or manner | | Example: Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet
however he did it, it was very clever
source: wordnet30
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In whetever manner, way, or degree. | | source: webster1913 conjunction
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Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though; as, I shall not oppose your design; I can not, however, approve of it. | | source: webster1913
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