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nevertheless
adverb /ˌnev.ə.ðəˈles/
/-ɚ-/ (also nonetheless)Definition
B2 despite what has just been said or referred to: I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless.Connecting words which express a contrast
(Definition of nevertheless adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- all the same idiom
- anyroad adverb
- at least idiom
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- come what may idiom
- considering preposition, conjunction, adverb
- despite preposition
- having said that idiom
- however adverb (DEGREE)
- however adverb (DESPITE THIS)
- if conjunction (IN THAT SITUATION)
- in the teeth of sth idiom
- irregardless adverb
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- or no idiom
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