All 4 Uses
nevertheless
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Warriors Don't Cry
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- I could tell she was startled by the question; nevertheless she stood and said, "Indeed it is a hard decision—but we are a Christian family, with absolute faith that God will protect her, no matter what."†
p. 57.9nevertheless = despite that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Nevertheless, I couldn't relax because I was crammed into that dimly lit room among my enemies, and I knew I had to keep watch every moment.†
p. 111.9 *
- Nevertheless, it was clear by the time we left for home that nothing had been resolved.†
p. 130.1
- Nevertheless, as she fussed and fumed about my wicked desires, I kept my expression pleasant, the same as I did in the halls of Central High in order to avoid expulsion.†
p. 188.1
Definitions:
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(1)
(nevertheless) despite thatBased on idea 1 we might not expect idea 2, but this is a way of saying that even though idea 1 was just stated, we still have idea 2. Synonyms include in spite of that, despite that, nevertheless, nonetheless, on the other hand, in contrast and but.
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)