| No. | Term | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | A contrary view | an opposing point; however |
| 2. | Admittedly | conceding a point; yet |
| 3. | After all | despite earlier points; in the end |
| 4. | Albeit | although; even so |
| 5. | All the same | despite that; unchanged outcome |
| 6. | All things considered | overall; despite issues |
| 7. | Although | in spite of the fact |
| 8. | And yet | introduces contrast or surprise |
| 9. | Anyhow | anyway; regardless |
| 10. | Anyway | regardless; in any case |
| 11. | As it happens | even so; in fact |
| 12. | As things stand | currently; despite that |
| 13. | At any rate | regardless; returning to main point |
| 14. | At least | even so; if nothing else |
| 15. | At the same time | simultaneously; however |
| 16. | Be that as it may | even so; notwithstanding |
| 17. | But | introduces contrast; however |
| 18. | But for all that | despite everything; still |
| 19. | But nonetheless | despite that; still |
| 20. | But regardless | despite that; anyway |
| 21. | But still | despite that; continuing |
| 22. | But then | yet; however |
| 23. | But then again | adds a contrasting consideration |
| 24. | But yet | even so; still |
| 25. | Certainly, but | concedes then contrasts |
| 26. | Contrariwise | on the contrary; instead |
| 27. | Conversely | in contrast; on the other hand |
| 28. | Counter to that | in opposition; despite that |
| 29. | Despite it all | despite everything; still |
| 30. | Despite that | even so; notwithstanding |
| 31. | Despite this | even so; notwithstanding |
| 32. | Either way | regardless of outcome; anyway |
| 33. | Even if so | despite that; still |
| 34. | Even if that’s true | conceding; yet still |
| 35. | Even in that case | despite that scenario; still |
| 36. | Even more | in addition; yet still |
| 37. | Even so | despite that; still |
| 38. | Even then | despite that time or case |
| 39. | Even thus | even so; nevertheless |
| 40. | Even with that | despite that; still |
| 41. | Even with this | despite this; still |
| 42. | For all its worth | despite its value; still |
| 43. | For all that | despite everything; still |
| 44. | For that matter | in fact; anyway |
| 45. | Granted | admittedly; yet |
| 46. | Granted that | admittedly; yet |
| 47. | Howbeit | however; nevertheless |
| 48. | However | introduces contrast; nevertheless |
| 49. | In any case | regardless; anyway |
| 50. | In any event | regardless; anyway |
| 51. | In contrast | showing difference; however |
| 52. | In fairness | to be fair; yet |
| 53. | In reality | actually; despite claims |
| 54. | In spite of that | despite that; still |
| 55. | In spite of this | despite this; still |
| 56. | In the end | ultimately; despite that |
| 57. | In the meantime | despite delay; meanwhile |
| 58. | In the same breath | yet simultaneously; however |
| 59. | In truth | actually; however |
| 60. | Instead | in place of that; rather |
| 61. | Just | even so; still |
| 62. | Just the same | despite that; still |
| 63. | Keeping that in mind | even so; nevertheless |
| 64. | Last time I checked | despite claims; still true |
| 65. | Let that be as it may | even so; notwithstanding |
| 66. | Look | despite that; consider this |
| 67. | Meanwhile | at the same time; however |
| 68. | Mind you | note this; however |
| 69. | Nevertheless, not allowed | placeholder; remove |
| 70. | No less | even so; still |
| 71. | Nonetheless | despite that; still |
| 72. | Not even so | still; despite that |
| 73. | Notwithstanding | despite that; nevertheless |
| 74. | Of course, but | concedes then contrasts |
| 75. | On balance | overall; despite drawbacks |
| 76. | On the contrary | quite the opposite; instead |
| 77. | On the flip side | consider the opposite; however |
| 78. | On the other hand | introduces contrast; however |
| 79. | On top of that | additionally; yet still |
| 80. | Only | except that; however |
| 81. | Otherwise | if not; failing that |
| 82. | Regardless | without regard; anyway |
| 83. | Regardless of that | despite that; anyway |
| 84. | Regardless of this | despite this; anyway |
| 85. | Regardless though | even so; anyway |
| 86. | Still | despite that; nevertheless |
| 87. | Still and all | despite everything; still |
| 88. | Still, though | despite that; however |
| 89. | Sure, but | concedes then contrasts |
| 90. | That being said | however; despite that |
| 91. | That said | having said that; however |
| 92. | Then again | introduces reconsideration; however |
| 93. | Though | however; despite that |
| 94. | Though still | despite that; still |
| 95. | To be sure | admittedly; yet |
| 96. | True, but | concedes then contrasts |
| 97. | Yet | despite that; however |
| 98. | Yet again | still; nevertheless |
| 99. | Yet even so | despite that; still |
| 100. | Yet for all that | despite everything; still |
