nevertheless

Everyday

1. In spite of what has just been said; even so: It was raining; nevertheless, we went out. tree →
2. (formal) However, all the same. tree →

In the lessons

Common in exams, essays and formal writing to show a contrast. In speech people say «but», «still» or «even so». In stories it shows a character carrying on despite a problem. Phrases: but nevertheless, nevertheless, it is true that...

Examples

• It was cold; nevertheless, we played outside. tree →
• The test was hard. Nevertheless, everyone passed. tree →
• She was tired but nevertheless finished her homework. tree →
• I know it's risky; nevertheless, I want to try. tree →
• The team lost. Nevertheless, they played very well. tree →
• He didn't like the food but ate it nevertheless. tree →
• The plan was simple; nevertheless, it worked. tree →
• Nevertheless, the Star Gazer had another dream. tree →

Note

One word. Formal; same meaning as «nonetheless». Often after a semicolon or at the start of a sentence with a comma. Do not use it to join two clauses on its own like «but»: write «It rained; nevertheless, we went», not «It rained nevertheless we went».

In Jewish tradition

Common in exams, essays and formal writing to show a contrast. In speech people say «but», «still» or «even so». In stories it shows a character carrying on despite a problem. Phrases: but nevertheless, nevertheless, it is true that...

Examples

• Nevertheless Kain shall be wasted; How long? (Torah NUM.24.22, JPS 1917) tree →
• Nevertheless a fountain or a cistern wherein is a gathering of water shall be clean; but he who toucheth their carcass shall be unclean. (Torah LEV.11.36, JPS 1917) tree →
• But they presumed to go up to the top of the mountain; nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out of the camp. (Torah NUM.14.44, JPS 1917) tree →
• Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. (Writings 1CH.21.4, JPS 1917) tree →
• Nevertheless I am continually with Thee; Thou holdest my right hand. (Writings PSA.73.23, JPS 1917) tree →
• Nevertheless He looked upon their distress, when He heard their cry; (Writings PSA.106.44, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

One word. Formal; same meaning as «nonetheless». Often after a semicolon or at the start of a sentence with a comma. Do not use it to join two clauses on its own like «but»: write «It rained; nevertheless, we went», not «It rained nevertheless we went».