Definitions

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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He might be a little greyer at the temples, but the prospect of becoming a dual international this summer has nevertheless stirred something in him.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

But its founder and generations of devoted viewers saw its enduring value nevertheless.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

Robert Arnott, founder of Research Affiliates, nevertheless believes that “corporate profit margins are more likely to fall than keep rising.”

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

Rolling Stone called the “Jonathan Livingston Seagull” soundtrack “proto-new age mush”; nevertheless, the album brought Diamond his only competitive Grammy, which is obviously insane.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Although Swiss and Spanish infantry may be considered terrifying, nevertheless both have defects, so that a third kind of military organization could not only oppose them but also be confident of overcoming them.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

nevertheless

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nevertheless

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Unit 1: Telling Details

Charlotte's Web

The Perks of Being a Wallflower