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nevertheless
/ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/
[/ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/]
even so; however
Advancedadverb
Definition
In spite of what has just been said.
Example
The task was difficult; nevertheless, the team completed it on time.
The task was difficult; nevertheless, the team completed it on time.
Etymology
From "never the less," meaning none the less.
How & Where It’s Used
Formal; concedes a point while maintaining the main claim.