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nevertheless

American  
[nev-er-thuh-les] / ˌnɛv ər ðəˈlɛs /

adverb

  1. nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that.

    a small but nevertheless important change.


nevertheless British  
/ ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs /
  1. in spite of that; however; yet

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Usage

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The adverb nevertheless means “in spite of that” or “all the same.” How is it different from the words but, still, however, and yet? Find out on Thesaurus.com.

Etymology

Origin of nevertheless

First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English; replacing natheles, notheles natheless; never, the 2, less

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Example Sentences

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Southeast Asia's largest economy, where fuel is heavily subsidised, is an oil producer but nevertheless a net importer.

From Barron's

Banks’ earnings are nevertheless resilient and show favorable income characteristics, which still makes them an attractive bet, Goldman Sachs analysts said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was surely impossible for her feeble human eyes to see Clare and Gingersnipes through the underbrush, surely impossible for her feeble human ears to hear their bickering; nevertheless, he felt a chill of fear.

From Literature

Simons told the BBC that he nevertheless decided to resign because the story was a "distraction" for the government.

From BBC

Though fully-owned by the government, DB is nevertheless under pressure to boost profitability.

From Barron's