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Webster 1913 Edition


Nevertheless

Nevˊer-the-less′

,
adv.
& c
onj.
[
Never
+
the
(see
The
by that) +
less
.]
Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet.
No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous;
nevertheless
, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
Heb. xii. 11.
Syn. – However; at least; yet; still. See
However
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Nevertheless

NEVERTHELESS

,
adv.
Not the less; notwithstanding; that is, in opposition to any thing, or without regarding it. It rained, nevertheless, we proceeded on our journey; we did not the less proceed on our journey; we proceeded in opposition to the rain, without regarding it, or without being prevented.

Definition 2024


nevertheless

nevertheless

English

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Adverb

nevertheless (not comparable)

  1. (conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.
    • Heb. 12:11
      No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
    • 2013 September-October, Michael Sivak, Will AC Put a Chill on the Global Energy Supply?”, in American Scientist:
      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.

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External links

  • nevertheless in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
  • nevertheless in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911