adv

nevertheless

neh-vuh-thuh-LEHS

adv

In spite of what was just said; even so.

"The trip was expensive; nevertheless, they had a wonderful time."

"It was raining hard; nevertheless, the match went ahead."

How to Use Nevertheless

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal way of saying "still" or "even so," used to contrast with what came before.

Common mistake

Nevertheless and nonetheless are essentially interchangeable; nevertheless is slightly more common in everyday writing.

Easily confused with

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The trip was expensive; _____, they had a wonderful time.

From Middle English nevertheles, built from never plus the plus less; compare the phrase "never the wiser."

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