nevertheless
gb/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/ us/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
B2
Anglais
~ 1400
mégis
B2
1
mégis
B1
Schéma d’usage :
[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.
Exemples pédagogiques
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.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'nevertheless' with 'therefore'. 'Nevertheless' shows contrast, while 'therefore' shows cause and effect.
Sens
despite what was said before
Collocations
but nevertheless
|nevertheless continue
|nevertheless go ahead
Synonymes
nonetheless (Almost identical in meaning, but slightly more formal and less common in speech.)
|
even so (Slightly more conversational and informal than 'nevertheless'.)
Antonymes
therefore (Indicates a result or consequence, rather than contrast.)
Thèmes
communication
|logic
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
nevertheless
API
GB/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
US/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
Syllabes et accentuation
nev - er - the - less (4 syllabes)
Stress on 3rd syllable (the)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: nevertheless
- Plural: neverthelesses
Famille de mots
Forms
neverthelesses
noun
Related words
nonetheless
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
notwithstanding
adverb C1
Expressions
but nevertheless
1/bˈʌt nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
fixed phrase
contrast despite previous point
Used to add a contrasting idea after something has been said.
Exemples
- He was tired, but nevertheless he kept going.
- It’s expensive, but nevertheless worth buying.