nevertheless
/ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In spite of what preceded; yet.
Adverb
Examples
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.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “nevertheless” mean?
In spite of what preceded; yet.
Is “nevertheless” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.