nevertheless
gb/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/ us/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
B2
Engels
~ 1400
mégis
B2
1
mégis
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
[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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nevertheless' with 'therefore'. 'Nevertheless' shows contrast, while 'therefore' shows cause and effect.
Betekenis
despite what was said before
Woordcombinaties
but nevertheless
|nevertheless continue
|nevertheless go ahead
Synoniemen
nonetheless (Almost identical in meaning, but slightly more formal and less common in speech.)
|
even so (Slightly more conversational and informal than 'nevertheless'.)
Antoniemen
therefore (Indicates a result or consequence, rather than contrast.)
Thema's
communication
|logic
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
nevertheless
IPA
GB/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
US/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
nev - er - the - less (4 lettergrepen)
Stress on 3rd syllable (the)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: nevertheless
- Plural: neverthelesses
Woordfamilie
Forms
neverthelesses
noun
Related words
nonetheless
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
notwithstanding
adverb C1
Uitdrukkingen
but nevertheless
1/bˈʌt nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
fixed phrase
contrast despite previous point
Used to add a contrasting idea after something has been said.
Voorbeelden
- He was tired, but nevertheless he kept going.
- It’s expensive, but nevertheless worth buying.