nevertheless

[nev-er-thuh-les] / ˌnɛv ər ðəˈlɛs /

ADVERB

however

Synonyms

STRONGEST

still though yet

STRONG

nonetheless notwithstanding withal

WEAK

after all although but even so even though howbeit not the less regardless still and all

Usage

What are other ways to say nevertheless? Nevertheless implies a concession, something which should not be forgotten in making a summing up: We are going; nevertheless (“do not forget that”), we shall return. Still implies that in spite of a preceding concession, something must be considered as possible or even inevitable: We have to go on foot; still (“it is probable and possible that”), we'll get there. Yet implies that in spite of a preceding concession, there is still a chance for a different outcome: We are going; yet (“in spite of all, some day”), we shall return. But marks an opposition or contrast, though in a casual way: We are going, but we shall return. However indicates a less marked opposition, but displays a second consideration to be compared with the first: We are going; however (“notice this also”), we shall return.

Example Sentences

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While there were no casualties, some of those caught up in the chaos have since said that lives were nevertheless "turned upside down", as the boats were also homes.

From BBC

His case may have been turned back by the courts but it nevertheless contributed to the combination’s ultimate unraveling.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It isn’t easy, no one is saying that it will be 100% right away, but nevertheless, we must bring the desired result closer with every such meeting, every such conversation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

One of them, Carlos Bolsonaro, a former city councilman in Rio de Janeiro, nevertheless showed up at the hospital entrance to "send good energy" to his father.

From Barron's

Christmas celebrations have nevertheless taken over the city, a festive showcase of how Kyiv's residents have been forced to juggle ordinary life with the reality of living in a country at war.

From Barron's

nevertheless

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