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adverb

Synonyms and Antonyms of however

in spite of that

  • Iʼm all out of eggs; however, I can still make us a nice breakfast
Synonyms of however

even so, howbeit, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, still and all, though, withal, yet
Words Related to however

after all, anyhow, regardless

per contra
Phrases Synonymous with however

all the same (or just the same), at the same time

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