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nevertheless
What does nevertheless mean?
nevertheless (adverb): despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession).
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use nevertheless in a sentence?
How do you pronounce nevertheless?
/ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does nevertheless come from?
From Middle English nevertheles, never-þe-les, nevere-þe-lesse.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of nevertheless?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “nevertheless” mean?
in one way or another; in a way not yet known or explained; by some means
Not quite: that's what somehow means.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
Not quite: that's what afterwards means.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Right! That's what “nevertheless” means.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
Not quite: that's what apart means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “nevertheless”?
besides
Not quite: besides means something else.
forever
Not quite: forever means something else.
however
Right!
anymore
Not quite: anymore means something else.
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