All 4 Uses
nevertheless
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The Silver Music Box
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- The relief on her prematurely aged features moved Lotte, but she nevertheless felt a pang of guilt.†
p. 46.2nevertheless = despite that (used to connect contrasting ideas)
- Nevertheless, I'm telling you"—he tapped his temple—"my mind is still sharp as a wire cutter."†
p. 139.2
- But it had nevertheless fulfilled its purpose for many years.†
p. 187.6
- The old photo was faded, but nevertheless clear.†
p. 195.1 *
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)