nevertheless
gb/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/ us/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
B2
Inglês
~ 1400
mégis
B2
1
mégis
B1
Padrão de uso:
[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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
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.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nevertheless' with 'therefore'. 'Nevertheless' shows contrast, while 'therefore' shows cause and effect.
Significado
despite what was said before
Colocações
but nevertheless
|nevertheless continue
|nevertheless go ahead
Sinónimos
nonetheless (Almost identical in meaning, but slightly more formal and less common in speech.)
|
even so (Slightly more conversational and informal than 'nevertheless'.)
Antónimos
therefore (Indicates a result or consequence, rather than contrast.)
Temas
communication
|logic
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Definição
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.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
nevertheless
IPA
GB/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
US/nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
Sílabas e acento
nev - er - the - less (4 sílabas)
Stress on 3rd syllable (the)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: nevertheless
- Plural: neverthelesses
Família de palavras
Forms
neverthelesses
noun
Related words
nonetheless
adverb B2
Advanced or less common
notwithstanding
adverb C1
Expressões
but nevertheless
1/bˈʌt nˌɛvɚðəlˈɛs/
fixed phrase
contrast despite previous point
Used to add a contrasting idea after something has been said.
Exemplos
- He was tired, but nevertheless he kept going.
- It’s expensive, but nevertheless worth buying.