Words / B2

nev-uh-th-uh-LES/ˌnevəðəˈles/

Nevertheless means in spite of that — a formal way to contrast. However is more common and flexible; still and even so are more spoken, and it often starts a sentence (It was risky. Nevertheless, they continued). It does not add a reason (therefore) or a similar point (furthermore); nonetheless is a close synonym.

Meaning

In spite of that; however.

Examples

• “It was raining. Nevertheless, they played.”
• “The evidence is limited. Nevertheless, the pattern is clear.”
• “He was inexperienced; nevertheless, the board appointed him.”

Good to know

In spite of that. More formal than however / even so. Close: nonetheless.

Near in meaning

however

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