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Is there a synonym for however?

Yes, there are many synonyms for "however", depending on the specific nuance you want to convey. Here are some options, grouped by category:

Contrast/Opposition:

* Nevertheless

* Nonetheless

* Still

* Yet

* But

* On the other hand

* Despite this

* In spite of this

* Conversely

* On the contrary

Concession:

* Although

* Though

* Even though

* While

* Whereas

Adding Information:

* Furthermore

* Moreover

* Besides

* In addition

Changing Direction:

* Anyway

* Anyhow

* At any rate

* In any case

The best synonym will depend on the specific context of your sentence.

For example:

* "I'm not sure if I can go, however, I'll try my best." Here, "nevertheless" could be a good substitute.

* "The weather is bad, however, we're still going to the beach." Here, "yet" or "but" might be more appropriate.

* "The movie was long, however, it was entertaining." Here, "although" or "though" could work well.

It's important to consider the flow of your sentence and the tone you want to convey when choosing a synonym for "however".

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