nevertheless
Americanadverb
Usage
What are other ways to say nevertheless?
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.
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
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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
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