All 4 Uses of
nevertheless
in
The Great Gatsby
- Their interest rather touched me and made them less remotely rich — nevertheless, I was confused and a little disgusted as I drove away.
p. 20.0nevertheless = despite that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- I'd been writing letters once a week and signing them: "Love, Nick," and all I could think of was how, when that certain girl played tennis, a faint mustache of perspiration appeared on her upper lip. Nevertheless there was a vague understanding that had to be tactfully broken off before I was free.
p. 58.9nevertheless = still (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- "He wears a pink suit."
"Nevertheless he's an Oxford man."p. 122.4 *nevertheless = despite that (used to connect contrasting ideas)editor's notes: "Wears a pink suit," is meant to imply that Gatsby lacks social refinement.
- When I had finished she told me without comment that she was engaged to another man.
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"Nevertheless you did throw me over," said Jordan suddenly.p. 177.5nevertheless = still (used to connect contrasting ideas)
Definition:
despite that (what was just said)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)
(Used to connect contrasting ideas. Other synonyms could include words and phrases such as nonetheless, all the same, still, and however.)