This is the 176th most frequent Italian word.
comunque
However; anyway; in any case.
Used as an introductory phrase to pivot or change the focus in the conversation.
Comunque, hai fatto un ottimo lavoro.
Anyway, you did an excellent job.
Used as an adverb meaning 'nevertheless' or 'nonetheless.'
Questo progetto non è perfetto, ma è comunque ben fatto.
This project is not perfect, but it is well done nonetheless.
Used as an adverb to indicate 'in any event' or 'anyway.'