(Homonym: butt).
1. A word expressing contrast or opposition between two phrases.
2. Except.
Nevertheless; notwithstanding; yet; still; though.
However at the same time; in spite of that.
But nevertheless; but
ETYM Sometimes contracted into howe'er.
1. By contrast; on the other hand.
2. Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); SYN. nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding.
3. In whatever way or manner.
4. To whatever degree or extent.