Both Uses of
nevertheless
in
The Odyssey, by Homer (translated by: Butcher & Lang)
- Howbeit let the stranger, for all his craving to return, nevertheless endure to abide until the morrow, till I make up the full measure of the gift; and men shall care for his convoy, all men, but I in chief, for mine is the lordship in the land.'†
Book 11 *nevertheless = despite that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Nevertheless, I feel shame of the task.†
Book 18
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.)