Sell also: nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal, yet
• Adv: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); examples: "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"
• Adv: by contrast; on the other hand; the second, however, took hours"; example: "the first part was eas"
• Adv: to whatever degree or extent; examples: "The results, however general, are important", "they have begun, however reluctantly, to acknowledge the legitimacy of some of the opposition's concerns"
• Adv: in whatever way or manner; examples: "Victory, however it was brought about, was sweet", "however he did it, it was very clever"
They are the weakest, however strong, who have no faith in themselves or their own powers.
When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.