linking adverb / contrastive connector · formal
Nevertheless
UK/ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/US/ˌnɛvərðəˈlɛs/nev·er·the·LESS
in spite of that; used to introduce a fact that contrasts with what has just been said
Examples
“Traffic was heavy. Nevertheless, we arrived on time.”
“The evidence is limited; nevertheless, the conclusion seems reasonable.”
“He had little experience; nevertheless, he performed well.”
Band 8 sentence
“The dataset is incomplete; nevertheless, the pattern is robust across different subgroups.”
Collocations
- Nevertheless, + clause (sentence starter)
- Clause; nevertheless, clause.
Word family
Common mistakes
The task was difficult however he passed it.→The task was difficult; nevertheless, he passed it.
Nevertheless he didn't try.→Nevertheless, he didn't try.
Say it for a higher band
5But→6Still→7+Nevertheless
Synonyms
however
nonetheless
Easily confused
Nonetheless
“She was inexperienced; nevertheless, she handled the task well.”
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