Nevertheless
/ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/ adv
adv ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In spite of what preceded; yet. conjunctive, not-comparable
"Now no chaſtening for the preſent ſeemeth to be ioyous, but grieuous: neuertheleſſe, afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruite of righteouſneſſe, vnto them which are exerciſed thereby."
Adverb
- 1 despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) wordnet
Example
More examples"It's just five in the morning, but nevertheless it is light out."
Etymology
From Middle English nevertheles, never-þe-les, nevere-þe-lesse. By surface analysis, never (“not at all”) + the + less; compare never the wiser.