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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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Fans of this series may not be surprised to learn what happens next, but it’s nevertheless a sweet tribute to two unlikely friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But the Vatican nevertheless was spooked enough that Leo opted against returning to his home country for the America 250 celebration this summer.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2026

More than 80 years after he was created in Albert Camus’s 1942 novella “The Stranger,” Meursault is still the same chilling prophet of alienation, a walking caricature of emotionlessness who is nevertheless spellbinding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

American AI giant Anthropic nevertheless agreed in September to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit by authors.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Gebu brushed him away with a careless gesture that nevertheless sent him sprawling, and strode on past Ranofer to the gate, where he looked this way and that along the street, holding his torch high.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

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