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Definition of nevertheless

nevertheless

/ˌnɛv.ɚ.ðəˈlɛs/
nev · er · the · less
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• adverb

1

In spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.

Example

"The mountain trail was steep and exhausting; nevertheless, the hikers reached the summit before sunset."

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Word Nuance & Usage

As a conjunctive adverb rather than a coordinating conjunction, "nevertheless" cannot join two independent clauses with only a comma; it requires either a semicolon or a period before it and is typically followed by a comma.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English around the 14th century from the phrase "never the lese" (literally "not at all the less"), replacing the earlier Old English and Middle English compound "natheless."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nevertheless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nevertheless
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