daarentegen — meaning in English

English meaning

• however adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
• rather adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.

Senses

daarentegen is used for these senses in English:

• however (conjunctive) Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of that.
• on the other hand (sequence, idiomatic) From another point of view.
• rather (conjunctive) Used to introduce a contradiction; on the contrary. [from 14th c.]

however — full definition

1. adv Nevertheless; in spite of what was just said.
2. adv No matter how; to whatever degree or extent.
3. conj But; yet; although.

rather — full definition

1. adv Used to show a preference for one thing over another.
2. adv To some noticeable degree; somewhat or quite.
3. adv Used to correct or clarify a previous statement; more accurately.

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