1. (adverb)however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession) Synonyms: yet, withal, thus far, so far, nonetheless, up to now, til now, still, until now, notwithstanding, however, all the same, stock-still, nevertheless, hitherto, as yet, even, in time, heretofore, even so
2. (adverb)however by contrast; on the other hand Synonyms: nevertheless, withal, nonetheless, still, all the same, even so, notwithstanding, yet
3. (adverb)however to whatever degree or extent Synonyms: nevertheless, withal, nonetheless, still, all the same, even so, notwithstanding, yet
4. (adverb)however in whatever way or manner Synonyms: nevertheless, withal, nonetheless, still, all the same, even so, notwithstanding, yet
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'however'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
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 contra Synonyms: but, and, however, notwithstanding, that, barely, just, only, tho, besides, merely, provided, unless, except, moreover, save, yet, further, nevertheless, still
Synonyms for however 
