nevertheless

Meanings

• conjunction

  despite that; in spite of that; all the same; notwithstanding; anyhow; nevertheless, for all that

  - "He didn't want to go, nevertheless he went."
  - "Despite the rain, they went for a walk."
  - "She was upset, but nevertheless she managed to smile."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnɛvəðəlɛs/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=491561"

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Synonyms

even so , however , nonetheless , notwithstanding , still , though , yet

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nevertheless
stand , hand , command

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Variants

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nevertheless

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Etymology

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From Middle English nonwithstanden, non withstanden: non 'not' + withstanden 'withstand'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'nevertheless' contains all five vowels.

2. In English, 'nevertheless' is one of the few words that can be used as both a conjunction and an adverb.

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Related Concepts

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1. contrast: The use of 'nevertheless' creates a contrast between two ideas or situations.

2. resilience: The ability to bounce back or continue despite adversity is a common theme associated with 'nevertheless'.

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Quotes

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1. Instead, I drew a series of circles around myself, with borders that shifted as time passed and faces changed but that "nevertheless" offered the illusion of control. An inner circle, where love was constant and claims unquestioned.

   - Barack Obama,{it}Dreams From My Father{/it},1995

2. "Nevertheless", resistance to equal opportunities and fair pay for female athletes remained strong.

   - Christopher Hitchens,{it}New York Times Book Review{/it},21 Aug. 2005

3. I am, "nevertheless", a multicellular organism of reasonably complex structure …

   - Natalie Angier,{it}New York Times{/it},6 Mar. 2007

4. She was filled with emotions that were utterly ridiculous, that she despised, yet that "nevertheless" she was feeling so strongly she could not shake them off.

   - Doris Lessing,{it}The Story and Its Writer{/it},1987

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Culture

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In literature, 'nevertheless' is often used to create dramatic tension and suspense, as it introduces an unexpected turn in the story. In music, it can be found in song titles and lyrics to convey a sense of defiance or resilience.

How to Memorize "nevertheless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a scale tipping in one direction, then tipping back the other way, despite the initial direction.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of someone continuing an action despite an obstacle or setback.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Despite that, I still go on'.

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