nevertheless
/ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.25 in modern English
18
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars
Meaning
adv
In spite of what preceded; yet.
Example Sentences
- "Now no chaſtening for the preſent ſeemeth to be ioyous, but grieuous: neuertheleſſe, afterward it yeeldeth the peaceable fruite of righteouſneſſe, vnto them which are exerciſed thereby."
- "The attainment of the skills of elementary reading occurred some time ago for almost all who read this book. Nevertheless, we continue to experience the problems of this level of reading, no matter how capable we may be as readers."
- "Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand."
- "Paul did eventually mention potential First Amendment concerns, saying, "We have to be wary of where it leads to, so it doesn't lead to speech problems." He nevertheless could and should have made it clearer that the "crackdown" he has in mind does not entail the sort of government restrictions that Carr and Cruz rightly rejected."
Etymology
From Middle English nevertheles, never-þe-les, nevere-þe-lesse. By surface analysis, never (“not at all”) + the + less; compare never the wiser.
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: nevertheles
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌnɛvɚðəˈlɛs/
- British English: /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/