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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He nevertheless climbed down last month and agreed to negotiations.
From Barron's
But "it is a dangerous moment nevertheless, because there is nothing planned. What are the next steps going to be?"
From BBC
“From what I witnessed at school, you are someone who floats through life, buoyed by the current, but who nevertheless believes himself to be swimming.”
From Literature
Summing up such a long, distinguished and varied career is not easy, though "nevertheless" may help.
From BBC
I don’t work out much, but the pounds nevertheless stay off.
From Los Angeles Times
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