adverb · formal
nevertheless
UK/ˌnevəðəˈles/US/ˌnɛvərðəˈlɛs/ne·ver·the·LESS
in spite of that; nonetheless; used to introduce a contrasting idea despite what has just been said
Examples
“The proposal was controversial; nevertheless, it was approved.”
“She felt unwell. Nevertheless, she attended the meeting.”
“It was raining; nevertheless, they went for a walk.”
Band 8 sentence
“The methodology had limitations; nevertheless, the findings offer valuable insights for future policy.”
Collocations
- ; nevertheless, + clause
- Nevertheless, + clause
Common mistakes
Using 'nevertheless' without proper punctuation: 'It rained, nevertheless we went out.'→It rained; nevertheless, we went out.
Nevertheless the result was positive.→Nevertheless, the result was positive.
Say it for a higher band
5but→6however→7+nevertheless
Synonyms
however
Easily confused
however
“However, this does not solve the fundamental issue.”
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