· despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession); "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"

Synonym(s): however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all_the_same, even_so, notwithstanding, at_the_same_time