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Core logical function
Introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or difficulty.
Example
The sample is small; nevertheless, the pattern is remarkably consistent.
nevertheless
/ˌnevəðəˈles/ · nev-ur-thuh-LESSconcessive transition
Introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or difficulty.
Use nevertheless to express this relationship precisely: introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or difficulty.
What nevertheless Really Means
The word becomes easier to use when its closely related senses are separated and compared.
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Sentence connection
Use this expression in its normal grammatical frame so the relationship between the surrounding ideas remains explicit.
Example
Nevertheless, the expedition continued despite worsening weather.
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Argument-level effect
It tells the reader how to interpret the timing, scope, evidence, contrast, condition, or consequence in the statement.
Example
The estimate is uncertain but nevertheless useful for broad comparison.
Use nevertheless Naturally
Notice how the surrounding noun or clause reveals the exact shade of meaning.
The sample is small; nevertheless, the pattern is remarkably consistent.
Nevertheless, the expedition continued despite worsening weather.
The estimate is uncertain but nevertheless useful for broad comparison.
Precision Matters
Nevertheless overlaps with several common words, but each carries a different emphasis.
nevertheless
vs.Means introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or difficulty.
nonetheless
Means indicate that a claim or action still holds despite what was just stated.
nevertheless
vs.Means introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or difficulty.
even so
Means introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or limitation.
nevertheless
vs.Means introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or difficulty.
however
Means introduce a contrast, exception, or qualification to the preceding statement.
nevertheless
vs.Means introduce a statement that remains true despite the preceding fact or difficulty.
in spite of
Means despite a fact or condition that might have been expected to prevent the result.
Test nevertheless in Context
The identification remains possible despite the stated limitation.
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The inscription is incomplete. ___, enough survives to identify the ruler it names.