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The synonyms of “Nevertheless” are: all the same, even so, however, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal, yet, in spite of everything, in spite of that, but, though, for all that, after everything, just the same, in any event, regardless, anyway, anyhow
Nevertheless as an Adverb
Definitions of "Nevertheless" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nevertheless” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession.
- Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession.
- In spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.
Synonyms of "Nevertheless" as an adverb (19 Words)
after everything | Happening at a time subsequent to a reference time. |
all the same | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
anyhow | In a careless or haphazard way. I think they re asleep anyhow they re quiet. |
anyway | Used to indicate that something happened or will happen in spite of something else. Nobody invited Miss Honey to sit down but she sat down anyway. |
but | No more than; only. Choose from a colourful array of mango starfruit and raspberries to name but a few. |
even so | To the full extent. |
for all that | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
however | In whatever way; regardless of how. However you look at it you can t criticize that. |
in any event | To or toward the inside of. |
in spite of everything | To or toward the inside of. |
in spite of that | To or toward the inside of. |
just the same | Only a moment ago. |
nonetheless | In spite of that; nevertheless. The rally which the government had declared illegal was nonetheless attended by some 6 000. |
notwithstanding | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm. |
regardless | In spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks. He carried on regardless of the difficulties. |
still | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. Time stood still. |
though | However. I was hunting for work Jobs were scarce though. |
withal | All the same; nevertheless (used when adding something that contrasts with a previous comment. The whole is light and portable and ornamental withal. |
yet | From now into the future for a specified length of time. I know she s alive and I ll find her yet. |
Usage Examples of "Nevertheless" as an adverb
- While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed.
- Statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading.
Associations of "Nevertheless" (30 Words)
already | Used after a word or phrase to express impatience. It was already past four o clock. |
but | (used at the end of a sentence) though; however. Choose from a colourful array of mango starfruit and raspberries to name but a few. |
despite | Contempt; disdain. The theatre only earns my despite. |
endurance | The power to withstand hardship or stress. The marathon tests a runner s endurance. |
heretofore | Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time. Diseases that heretofore were usually confined to rural areas. |
hitherto | Until now or until the point in time under discussion. Hitherto part of French West Africa Benin achieved independence in 1960. |
however | Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. He was hesitant to take the risk however small. |
inaction | Lack of action where some is expected or appropriate. Future generations will condemn us for inaction. |
inactivity | The state of being inactive; idleness. People are frustrated with government inactivity. |
lull | A temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity. The rarity of earthquakes there has lulled people into a false sense of security. |
merely | And nothing more. I was merely asking. |
motionless | Not in physical motion. An eagle hung almost motionless close to the ground. |
nonetheless | In spite of that; nevertheless. The rally which the government had declared illegal was nonetheless attended by some 6 000. |
notwithstanding | Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm. |
only | Being the only one single and isolated from others. An only child. |
preliminary | A preliminary round in a sporting competition. The discussions were seen as preliminary to the policy paper. |
quiescence | Inactivity or dormancy. This method has been shown to induce sleep like quiescence in adult animals. |
quiescent | Causing no symptoms. The quiescent melancholy of the town. |
simply | Merely; just. Simply complete the application form. |
standing | Executed in or initiated from a standing position. Of equal standing. |
statics | The branch of mechanics concerned with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium. |
stationary | Not capable of being moved. A stationary population. |
still | Make calm or still. Still waters run deep. |
suffix | Append something especially as a suffix. Suffix words. |
though | However (indicating that a factor qualifies or imposes restrictions on what was said previously. I was hunting for work Jobs were scarce though. |
tranquilize | Make calm or still. |
unformed | Not having developed or been developed fully. She packed the unformed butter into the mould. |
unmoving | Not arousing emotions. This must be the most unmoving performance of Verdi s opera ever recorded. |
whatever | No matter what happens. Give me whatever peaches you don t want. |
yet | Up until the present or a specified or implied time; by now or then. Aren t you ready to go yet. |