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I was a little tired about using "however". Sometimes I use "nevertheless" and sometimes I just change my style to avoid "however". Do you have any other suggestion? Thanks.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

after all, although, but, even so, even though, howbeit, nonetheless, not the less, notwithstanding, regardless, still, still and all, though, withal, yet, all the same, anyhow, be that as it may, despite, for all that,  on the other hand, per contra.

USF · Answer

Thanks. Could you please read over this?

However : {"However" sounds to me like : Right! The fact that I have said is true, but what is more important is this: ... or put away what I've said and now I'm talking about this that is relevant but different from what I've just said}

1. despite whatever amount or degree

However hungry I am, I never seem to be able to finish off a whole pizza.
If Emma likes something she'll buy it however much it costs.

I'll see you after the show and give you £20 for the tickets, or however much they cost.

2. used to express surprise

However did you manage to get him to agree to that?

3. in whatever way

However you look at it, it's still a mess.
You can do it however you like, it really doesn't matter.

4. despite this

This is one possible solution to the problem. However, there are others.
There may, however, be other reasons that we don't know about.

although {I think 1 is more similar to However-4, but I can't see how they could be replaced. i.e.

This is one possible solution to the problem. ~~However~~ Although, there are others. - It sounds to me we are trying to make a contrast with "although", but "however" sound like this: True, I said that, but forget it what is important is that there are other solutions
There may, however, be other reasons that we don't know about.

}

1. despite the fact that

She walked home by herself, although she knew that it was dangerous.
He decided to go, although I begged him not to.

2. but

He's rather shy, although he's not as bad as he used to be.
She'll be coming tonight, although I don't know exactly when.

after all {well, 1 is closest to However-4, but like although, it has not the same meaning}

1. despite earlier problems or doubts

The rain has stopped, so the game will go ahead after all.
2. used to add information that shows that what you have just said is true

I do like her - after all, she is my sister.

"howbeit" is old, isn't it? Is it still common? Where?

even so {Yes I think it has the same meaning of "However"}

despite what has just been said

An immediate interest cut might give a small boost to the economy. Even so, any recovery is likely to be very slow.

nonetheless {Yes I think it has the same meaning of "However"}
despite what has just been said or done

There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.

not the less

{I've found this pos}

I think it means: What I've said doesn't mean that I should bound myself or anything else to it. Yes, it is somehow have the same meaning, but we cannot replace it with "However". Can we?

notwithstanding {Yes, but it doesn't seem that could exactly be replaced by "however"}

despite the fact or thing mentioned

Notwithstanding some members' objections, I think we must go ahead with the plan.
Injuries notwithstanding, he won the semi-final match.

regardless {Yes, but it doesn't seem that could exactly be replaced by "however"}

despite; not being affected by something

The plan for a new office tower went ahead regardless of local opposition.
She knew it was dangerous to visit him except at night, but she set out regardless.

This job is open to all, regardless of previous experience.

still {Yes, but it doesn't seem that could exactly be replaced by "however"}

despite that

You may not approve of what he did, but he's still your brother.
I know you don't like her, but you still don't have to be so rude to her.

Even though she hasn't really got the time, she still offered to help.

(but) still and all, {Yes. But is it formal or informal}

Her performance wasn't that original, however, the audience was really impressed.

Her performance wasn't that original but still and all, the audience was really impressed.

though : yes but more "even though". Right?

withal: actually I haven't heard this one. And I haven't found good examples in dictionaries. Please give me an example.

yet

like this?

young, however, wise.

young yet wise.

all the same

Could you give me an example?

anyhow~anyway

Yes I use it in speaking, not writing. Am I correct that these are not formal?

be that as it may {I liked it, it was new to me, but could you explain and give me some example}

He certainly was under pressure at the time. Be that as it may, he was still wrong to react in the way that he did.

despite

{Same as although, it haven't exact meaning of however. Does it?}

for all (that) {Could you give some more examples? However ( ), I think it cannot replace by "However"}

For all her protests she still loved the attention.

He's too old for the part but he did a good job for all that.

on the other hand

{It is actually for making contrast. Isn't it?}

USF · Answer

Could you please take a look at my reply?

Mister Micawber · Answer

Too long for me.  I have ADD.

USF · Answer

I actually looked up for ADD as an abbreviation or like that, but I haven't found anything. I understood the first part, but I don't understand the second part. <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

Mister Micawber · Answer

ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder. Here is a good resource for you: http://www.acronymfinder.com/

USF · Answer

Oh. Actually I see that one, but I thought it is irrelevant.  <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

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