«Nevertheless» is one of the most misused words in the English language, this is a result of people not having a detailed understanding of the word. You are ready to learn everything there is to know about this word so you can use it correctly. You are probably thinking, what is the meaning and correct use for «nevertheless.»
The word «nevertheless» plays the role of an adverb in a sentence and it makes the reader know that something occurred though something else might have stopped it from happening. A clear example of the usage of the word is: Felicia never liked reading novels, but she enjoyed that book nevertheless.
Now, we guess you are wondering why a lot of people misuse the word despite how easy it looks. You have nothing to worry about, in this article, we will discuss and clear up all the misconceptions and obscurities you may have about the usage of this word.
What Does The Word «Nevertheless» Mean?
One vital thing you must understand before you can use a word effectively and correctly is the meaning of that word. As long as you do not understand what a particular word means, you will continuously misuse it.
Before we dive into how to use the word «nevertheless,» we will take a look at the origin, the meaning, nature (part of speech), the antonyms, and the synonyms. This is to ensure we lay the basic foundation.
Right now, we will look into the origin of the word «nevertheless.»
The word «nevertheless» originates from the Middle English word «nevertheless,» (variances of the word include «neuerþelesse,» «neverþeles,» «neuerþeles,» and «nevereþelesse»). These words are similar to the word «never.»
We have established the origin of the word «nevertheless,» we will look into the meaning of the word.
The word «nevertheless» is made up of three words joined together, «Never,» «The,» and «Less.» And it means «notwithstanding,» «despite a fact mentioned,» «however,» and «nonetheless.»
The word can also mean «all the same,» «even so,» «despite anything», «to the contrary» (usually comes after a concession), also meaning «despite what has been referred to» or «just been said.»
You will notice from the several meanings given, the word «nevertheless» is used to show the relationship between a sentence, word, or phrase and what has been said or previously stated.
Next, we will see what the nature of the word is, the role it can play when you use it in a sentence, the form that the word «nevertheless» can take. This usually refers to the part of speech the word is categorized under.
The word «nevertheless» is an adverb. It qualifies or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It is a conjunctive adverb, meaning it connects two clauses by changing the clause introduced into an adverbial modifier of the verb in the main clause.
And the word can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a single independent clause which is one of the features of a conjunctive adverb.
Some of the synonyms of the word «nevertheless» are:
- Nonetheless
- However
- Still
- Yet
- Though
- But
- Anyway
- Regardless
- Notwithstanding
- Despite
- In spite of
- All the same
- Withal
- Even so
- Having said that
- Be that as it may
- That said
- Come what may
- Howbeit
- Still and all
- After all
You will observe that not all synonyms are words, some phrases can also be used in place of the word «nevertheless.»
The antonyms of the word are:
- Therefore
- Consequently
- Hence
- Thus
- Accordingly
- As a result of
- For this reason
- Due to this
- Ergo
- In that case
- Subsequently
- Thereupon
- Then
- Due to the fact that
- By doing so
- As a consequence
The same thing you must have observed in the synonyms is also in the antonyms, they can be used as an opposing word to «nevertheless».
With that been said, we can now properly look into how you can use the word in a sentence.
How to Properly Use «Nevertheless» In A Sentence
We use the word «nevertheless» to contrast the first point with a second point. You are talking about an event that has occurred and the next sentence contrasts the previous one.
You can use the conjunction «But» before using «nevertheless» in a sentence. It is not an established rule but you can use it. Though some people say using «but» and «nevertheless» together is redundant because they perform the same function, others claim it is not redundant because «but» is a conjunction and «nevertheless» is an adverb playing a different role.
The word «nevertheless» can also be used to start a new sentence, so rather than using a comma you can use a full stop and start a new sentence with it. You can also use a semi-colon before using «nevertheless.»
Although the words «however» and «nevertheless» are close synonyms, they cannot be used interchangeably every time. There are situations where you must not replace «however» with «nevertheless» and vice-versa. Some usage guides claim that «nevertheless» cannot be replaced with «however.»
Another thing you need to know is the word «nevertheless» is used more frequently in the active voice (when the subject acts) rather than passive voice, «nonetheless» can be used for passive voice (when the subject is the recipient of the action).
You should only use the word «nevertheless» when referring to a situation or an event which «has,» «is» or «may occur.» The event must have either occurred, it is in occurrence or it may likely occur.
Following these simple procedures will guarantee you a correct usage of the word «nevertheless.»
Illustrative Examples on how to use the word «Nevertheless»
For better clarity of all the explanations we have given, we will look at some examples of how the word «nevertheless» can be used in a sentence.
Incorrect
- It is great to know you have good notices; nevertheless even if you do not read them.
- Without a doubt, the middle class seems to be indecisive, but we need to leverage its positive side and unite with them, nevertheless.
- Nevertheless, a lot of marriages fail after between five and ten years, people still plan on getting married.
- Under such conditions of the soil, the land. Nevertheless, produces plants of wheat and other grains.
- David’s sister was recommended for the job position, the boss’s distant cousin received the position; nevertheless.
- Ham has a bad record of misbehaving and he has missed football practice, nevertheless he is an outstanding player.
- There is little chance we will succeed in changing the laws, it is vital we give it a shot nevertheless.
- Nevertheless, having managed somehow to skip going to college, John has made a fortune as a very young man.
- It is the set of attitudes displayed that eventuated in the development of modern capitalism, nevertheless.
Correct
- Nevertheless, it is great to know you have good notices, even if you do not read them.
- Without a doubt, the middle class seems to be indecisive, but we need to, nevertheless, leverage its positive side and unite with them.
- A lot of marriages fail after between five and ten years; nevertheless, people still plan on getting married.
- Under such conditions of the soil, the land, nevertheless, produces plants of wheat and other grains.
- David’s sister was recommended for the job position, the boss’s distant cousin received the position nevertheless.
- Ham has a bad record of misbehaving and has missed football practice, but he is an outstanding player nevertheless.
- There is little chance we will succeed in changing the laws. Nevertheless, it is vital we give it a shot.
- Having managed somehow to skip going to college, John has nevertheless made a fortune as a very young man.
- It is nevertheless the set of attitudes displayed that eventuated in the development of modern capitalism.
Here are some vital things to take note of from the examples.
- In example 1, the word «nevertheless» is used in the middle of the sentence making it difficult to understand. It is supposed to be at the beginning in that context.
- In examples 2, 7, and 9, the word «nevertheless» is used at the end of the sentence. It is meant to be used in the middle of the sentence.
- In examples 3 and 8, the word «nevertheless» is used at the beginning of the sentence. The accurate place is the middle of the sentence.
- In example 6, the word «nevertheless» is used in the middle of the sentence, it is supposed to be at the end of the sentence.
- In examples 4 and 5, the punctuation mark used before the word «nevertheless» is incorrect. A full stop is used instead of a comma in example 5 and a semi-colon is used when there should be no punctuation mark in example 6.
Final Thoughts
You have no reason to struggle with the use of the word «nevertheless.» We have given all the rules guiding the usage in this article. A comprehensive understanding of the word is available for you.
You are now more knowledgeable and use this word with expertise or any of its synonyms to your liking in your next writing.
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- nevertheless
- [ˌnevəðə’les]
1. нареч.всё же, всё-таки, тем не менее
It will come to pass nevertheless. — Это всё-таки произойдёт.
2. союз
тем не менее, однако, несмотря на; всё-таки
He knows them to be evil, nevertheless he indulges in them. — Он знает, что они злы, но несмотря на это он потворствует им.
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nevertheless — [adv] however after all, although, but, even so, even though, howbeit, nonetheless, not the less, notwithstanding, regardless, still, still and all, though, withal, yet; concept 544 … New thesaurus
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nevertheless — [nev΄ər thə les′] adv. in spite of that; however; nonetheless: often used as a conjunctive adverb … English World dictionary
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nevertheless — [[t]ne̱və(r)ðəle̱s[/t]] ♦♦♦ ADV: ADV with cl You use nevertheless when saying something that contrasts with what has just been said. [FORMAL] Although the market has been flattened, residential property costs remain high. Nevertheless, the fall… … English dictionary
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nevertheless — nev|er|the|less [ ,nevərðə les ] adverb ** 1. ) despite a fact or idea that you have just mentioned: used as a way of showing how a sentence, phrase, or word is related to what has already been said: It s a difficult race. Nevertheless, thousands … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
тем не менее, однако, несмотря на это, тем не менее, все-таки, несмотря на
наречие ↓
- всё же, как бы то ни было
he did it nevertheless — он всё же сделал это 
союз ↓
- хотя; всё же; несмотря на; однако
she was very tired, nevertheless she kept working — она очень устала, но несмотря на это продолжала работать
there was no news, nevertheless she went on hoping — никаких известий не было, и тем не менее она не теряла надежды /не переставала надеяться/
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What you said was true. It was, nevertheless, a little unkind.
То, что вы сказали — правда. И всё-таки, это было немного жестоко.
It was a predictable, but nevertheless funny, story.
Это была предсказуемая, но тем не менее забавная история.
It will come to pass nevertheless.
Это всё-таки произойдёт.
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed.
Хотя мы и не любили друг друга, но, тем не менее, пришли к согласию.
Her date was a bit of a slob, but she had fun nevertheless.
Её кавалер был слегка разгильдяй, но всё же ей было весело.
He knows them to be evil, nevertheless he indulges in them.
Он знает, что они злы, но несмотря на это он потворствует им.
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Also unofficial, naturally, but stalwart nevertheless.
Естественно, эта помощь тоже будет неофициальной, но, тем не менее, весьма существенной.
Such marriages nevertheless occurred quite frequently.
Но, тем не менее, такие браки встречаются довольно часто.
It may nevertheless be good to acknowledge their work as independent related work.
Однако он может быть хорошим, чтобы признать их работу как независимые, связанных с работой.
Sub-projects can nevertheless still be implemented.
Вместе с тем сохраняется возможность для осуществления субпроектов.
The mission nevertheless needs constant monitoring, as the region remains potentially volatile.
Вместе с тем эта миссия нуждается в постоянном наблюдении, поскольку обстановка в регионе по-прежнему потенциально взрывоопасна.
Important constraints and areas of weaknesses nevertheless remain.
Тем не менее в этой области все еще существуют серьезные препятствия и слабые места.
Another fact is not obvious, but nevertheless important.
Есть и еще одно не совсем очевидное, но, тем не менее, существенное обстоятельство.
They mostly sink, but nevertheless.
Правда, оно в основном растаскивалось, но тем не менее.
Prior to starting, many sought information from various sources including health practitioners but nevertheless went ahead.
До начала многочисленная искала информацию из различных ресурсов, состоящих из экспертов в области здравоохранения, однако, тем не менее продолжалась.
Assessments of the police nevertheless varied among the observers whom we met.
Тем не менее наблюдатели, с которыми мы встречались, давали разные оценки полиции.
The obstacles to cross-border education would nevertheless persist.
Тем не менее, препятствия на пути трансграничного образования сохранятся.
But nevertheless I will write about money.
Ukraine nevertheless faces a moment of opportunity.
Украина, тем не менее, сталкивается с моментом возможностей.
Earlier there was little emission but nevertheless high temperature.
Раньше были незначительные выбросы, но тем не менее была высокая температура.
These green perspectives nevertheless pose questions that are fundamental for the future of monitory democracy.
Эти зеленые перспективы, тем не менее, ставят вопросы, которые имеют основополагающее значение для будущего контрольной демократии.
But nevertheless, these eighteen factors are not the self.
Но, тем не менее, эти восемнадцать факторов не являются собственной сущностью.
He may have been incompetent, but he was democratically elected nevertheless.
Он может быть некомпетентным, но, тем не менее, он был демократически избран.
However, their advice to focus on healthy growth is nevertheless good.
Однако, их советы, чтобы сосредоточиться на здоровый рост, тем не менее хорошо.
But, nevertheless, these decisions cause us very big questions.
Но, тем не менее, эти решения вызывают у нас очень большие вопросы.
But, nevertheless, many aquarists still get it for their waters.
Но, тем не менее, многие аквариумисты все же ее приобретают для своих водоемов.
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На русский язык nevertheless обычно переводится как: тем не менее; однако; всё же; как бы то ни было; хотя; несмотря на; тем не менее; несмотря на это; всё-таки; при этом и т.д.
Примеры
It was an oppressive dictatorship but, nevertheless, it ensured stability.
Это была репрессивная диктатура, но тем не менее она обеспечивала стабильность.Many marriages fail. Nevertheless, people continue to get married.
Многие браки терпят неудачу. Тем не менее, люди продолжают вступать в брак.It is nevertheless true that he is engaged to a much older woman.
Тем не менее, это правда, что он помолвлен с женщиной значительно старше него.There was a small but nevertheless important change.
Произошло небольшое, но тем не менее важное изменение.
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: in spite of that : however
her childish but nevertheless real delight—
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Example Sentences
I am, nevertheless, a multicellular organism of reasonably complex structure …
—Natalie Angier, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2007
Nevertheless, resistance to equal opportunities and fair pay for female athletes remained strong.
—Christopher Hitchens, New York Times Book Review, 21 Aug. 2005
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, Dreams From My Father, 1995
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, The Story and Its Writer, 1987
Her date was a bit of a slob, but she had fun nevertheless.
It was a predictable, but nevertheless funny, story.
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Effectively, in terms of job additions, this still-healthy increase nevertheless does suggest a slowdown in hiring.
—Christopher Decker, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023
That’s unfortunate, say the EU Greens, but nevertheless the ban must be done, to avert the existential threat posed by climate change.
—Robert Zubrin, National Review, 30 Mar. 2023
With Sasser closer to healthy for a second-round game against Auburn, the Cougars nevertheless dug a 41-31 hole.
—Dave Skretta, ajc, 25 Mar. 2023
The Big East doesn’t have the top-to-bottom depth of the Big 12, but the Musketeers should nevertheless be well prepared to challenge the Longhorns.
—Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023
Advocates for nursing home residents are pleased the training exceptions will end but fear that the quality of care could nevertheless deteriorate.
—Kaiser Health News, oregonlive, 23 Mar. 2023
Dialogue-driven and steeped in business arcana, the series nevertheless sold itself as a Game of Thrones-level event on the basis of a climactic clash that always felt right around the corner.
—Erik Adams, Chron, 22 Mar. 2023
Advocates for nursing home residents are pleased the training exceptions will end but fear that the quality of care could nevertheless deteriorate.
—Rachana Pradhan, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2023
Though the final report found no evidence of an Iraqi weapons program under Hussein, the U.S. and a coalition of allies nevertheless decided to invade the country.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Mar. 2023
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A funny-looking adverb that appears to be made up of three words squished together, nevertheless means “even so» or «all the same.”
It’s likely that nevertheless evolved from the Middle English neverthelater, a word with the same sense of “despite anything to the contrary” and “notwithstanding.” You might say of your siblings, «Sure we bicker and get sick of each other sometimes. Nevertheless, they’re family and I love them.»
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nevertheless — перевод на русский
/ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/
Nevertheless, Mr. Hammer, it was very nice of you to call on me.
Тем не менее, г-н Хаммер, было очень приятно получить от вас приглашение.
BONDS THEY SAY I GOT ILLEGALLY, BUT NEVERTHELESS, YOU KNOW, I WANT TO KEEP THEM.
Говорят, что я получил их незаконным путём, но, тем не менее, я хочу их сохранить.
Nevertheless, I’m warning you. If you interfere with her, you’ll get into trouble. Oh, I see then.
Тем не менее, предупреждаю вас, если вы не уймётесь, у вас будут неприятности.
Nevertheless, her eyes are blue and they’ll stay blue.
Тем не менее, они голубые и такими останутся.
Nevertheless, the people are overworked.
Тем не менее, настроения становятся опасными.
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Nevertheless, astrology survived and flourished. Why?
В любом случае, астрология жила и расцветала.
— Nevertheless, they arrived too late.
— В любом случае, офицер, Вы опоздали.
Nevertheless you’re very happy for us, aren’t you, Brother?
В любом случае ты очень счастлив за нас, правда, братец?
Nevertheless, it was a futile act.
В любом случае, это было бессмысленно.
A subject can sue the Crown, nevertheless, by Petition of Right.
Субъект в любом случае может предъявить иск, с ходатайством или без.
Показать ещё примеры для «любом случае»…
I would like a hat like that. Nevertheless, we’re not going to let you two out of our sights, are we Kirsty? Umm.
Неважно, мы же не оставим вас двоих без присмотра, не так ли Кирсти?
Nevertheless, you have 24 hours.
Неважно, у вас на все — 24 часа.
Nevertheless, this writ gives us permission… to destroy all your black-market tapes by the end of the day… and all of these assets in the store… are hereby seized to pay these penalties to the studios.
Неважно. Мы уполномочены уничтожить сегодня все пиратские копии. Все имущество магазина будет изъято в счет уплаты долга.
Nevertheless… we… we pushed on towards the Ogowe River… plagued by mandrake flies.
Неважно… мы мы поплыли к реке Огове зачумлённой мандрагоровыми мухами.
Nevertheless, we are gathered here today to celebrate the reemployment of Jessica F. Day.
Неважно, мы собрались сегодня здесь, чтоб отметить возобновление рабочих будней Джессики Ф. Дэй.
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