1. but; however; though; nevertheless; still; yet; even so; also; as well
2. even
3. however; no matter how; even if; even though
4. ... or something
5. either ... or ...; neither ... nor ...
as 〜でも〜でも
6. pseudo-; quack; in-name-only
before an occupation, etc.
7. for lack of anything better to do
before an occupation, etc.