nevertheless
gb/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/ us/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
B2
Englisch
~ 1400
mégis
B2
1
mégis
B1
Verwendungsmuster:
[statement]. Nevertheless, [contrasting statement]
It was raining; nevertheless, we decided to go hiking.
The plan was risky; nevertheless, they moved forward with it.
She was tired; nevertheless, she finished her work on time.
He didn’t have much experience; nevertheless, he did an excellent job.
The evidence was weak; nevertheless, the jury found him guilty.
Beispiele für Lernende
It was cold. Nevertheless, we went outside.
I was busy. Nevertheless, I helped my friend.
She felt sick. Nevertheless, she went to school.
The road was long. Nevertheless, we walked all the way.
He failed the test. Nevertheless, he tried again.
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nevertheless' with 'therefore'. 'Nevertheless' shows contrast, while 'therefore' shows cause and effect.
Bedeutung
despite what was said before
Wortverbindungen
but nevertheless
|nevertheless continue
|nevertheless go ahead
Synonyme
nonetheless (Almost identical in meaning, but slightly more formal and less common in speech.)
|
even so (Slightly more conversational and informal than 'nevertheless'.)
Antonyme
therefore (Indicates a result or consequence, rather than contrast.)
Themen
communication
|logic
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used to say that something happens or is true even after what was said before.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something that has just been said.
Grammatik
Grundform
nevertheless
IPA
GB/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
US/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
Silben & Betonung
nev - er - the - less (4 Silben)
Stress on 3rd syllable (the)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: nevertheless
- Plural: neverthelesses
Wortfamilie
Forms
neverthelesses
noun
Related words
nonetheless
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
notwithstanding
adverb C1
Ausdrücke
but nevertheless
1/bˈʌt nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
fixed phrase
contrast despite previous point
Used to add a contrasting idea after something has been said.
Beispiele
- He was tired, but nevertheless he kept going.
- It’s expensive, but nevertheless worth buying.