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# nevertheless

adverb (formal)

«nevertheless» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. In spite of what has just been said; even so: It was raining; nevertheless, we went out. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#m1)
2. (formal) However, all the same. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#m2)

### In the lessons

Common in exams, essays and formal writing to show a contrast. In speech people say «but», «still» or «even so». In stories it shows a character carrying on despite a problem. Phrases: but nevertheless, nevertheless, it is true that...

### Examples

- It was cold; nevertheless, we played outside. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#x1)
- The test was hard. Nevertheless, everyone passed. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#x2)
- She was tired but nevertheless finished her homework. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#x3)
- I know it's risky; nevertheless, I want to try. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#x4)
- The team lost. Nevertheless, they played very well. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#x5)
- He didn't like the food but ate it nevertheless. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#x6)
- The plan was simple; nevertheless, it worked. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#x7)
- Nevertheless, the Star Gazer had another dream. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/#x8)

### Note

One word. Formal; same meaning as «nonetheless». Often after a semicolon or at the start of a sentence with a comma. Do not use it to join two clauses on its own like «but»: write «It rained; nevertheless, we went», not «It rained nevertheless we went».

## In Jewish tradition

Common in exams, essays and formal writing to show a contrast. In speech people say «but», «still» or «even so». In stories it shows a character carrying on despite a problem. Phrases: but nevertheless, nevertheless, it is true that...

### Examples

- Nevertheless Kain shall be wasted; How long? (Torah NUM.24.22, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/nevertheless/#x1)
- Nevertheless a fountain or a cistern wherein is a gathering of water shall be clean; but he who toucheth their carcass shall be unclean. (Torah LEV.11.36, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/nevertheless/#x2)
- But they presumed to go up to the top of the mountain; nevertheless the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and Moses, departed not out of the camp. (Torah NUM.14.44, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/nevertheless/#x3)
- Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. (Writings 1CH.21.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/nevertheless/#x4)
- Nevertheless I am continually with Thee; Thou holdest my right hand. (Writings PSA.73.23, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/nevertheless/#x5)
- Nevertheless He looked upon their distress, when He heard their cry; (Writings PSA.106.44, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/nevertheless/#x6)

### Note

One word. Formal; same meaning as «nonetheless». Often after a semicolon or at the start of a sentence with a comma. Do not use it to join two clauses on its own like «but»: write «It rained; nevertheless, we went», not «It rained nevertheless we went».

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «nevertheless» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/N/nevertheless/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«nevertheless» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/nevertheless.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «nevertheless» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/N/nevertheless/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«nevertheless» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/nevertheless.html) on Mova free.