nevertheless
gb/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/ us/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
B2
Anglais
~ 1400
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B2
relation
1
despite what was said before
Used to say that something happens or is true even after what was said before.
Schéma d’usage :
[statement]. Nevertheless, [contrasting statement]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'nevertheless' with 'therefore'. 'Nevertheless' shows contrast, while 'therefore' shows cause and effect.
Synonymes
nonetheless (Almost identical in meaning, but slightly more formal and less common in speech.)
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even so (Slightly more conversational and informal than 'nevertheless'.)
Antonymes
therefore (Indicates a result or consequence, rather than contrast.)
Collocations
but nevertheless
|nevertheless continue
|nevertheless go ahead
Thèmes
communication
|logic
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
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.