nevertheless — English Dictionary

Adverb

1. In spite of what preceded; yet.

   Usage

   • conjunctive
   • not-comparable

   Synonyms

   howevernonethelessstillthoughyetnotwithstanding

   Examples

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   Now no chaſtening for the preſent ſeemeth to be ioyous, but grieuous: neuertheleſſe, afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruite of righteouſneſſe, vnto them which are exerciſed thereby.

   The attainment of the skills of elementary reading occurred some time ago for almost all who read this book. Nevertheless, we continue to experience the problems of this level of reading, no matter how capable we may be as readers.

   Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand.

   Paul did eventually mention potential First Amendment concerns, saying, "We have to be wary of where it leads to, so it doesn't lead to speech problems." He nevertheless could and should have made it clearer that the "crackdown" he has in mind does not entail the sort of government restrictions that Carr and Cruz rightly rejected.

Adverb

1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

   Synonyms

   howeverwithalstillyetall the sameeven sononethelessnotwithstandingat the same time

   Examples

   although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it

   while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed

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   he was a stern yet fair master

   granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go