nevertheless
Translation
nevertheless, however, nonetheless
Examples
It was a difficult race; nevertheless, he won.
It was a difficult race; nevertheless, he won.
He was very tired, but he went to the party nevertheless.
He was very tired, but he went to the party nevertheless.
Grammar Patterns
[Clause 1]; nevertheless, [Clause 2]. used to introduce a statement that contrasts with what has just been said It was cold; nevertheless, we went swimming.
Similar Words
Synonyms: however, nonetheless, in spite of that; Antonyms: therefore, consequently
Etymology
From 'never' + 'the' + 'less'. It literally means 'not the less for that', indicating that the preceding fact does not make the following fact any less true.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'never less true'. Despite what was just said, the next point is 'never less' true because of it.