nevertheless

Definition

Examples

The plan is risky; nevertheless, the board decided to approve it.

Synonyms

• nonethelessdespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
• howeverdespite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
• yetup to the present time

Collocations

• Easy difficult, nevertheless we tried
  a collocation phrase: difficult, nevertheless we tried
• Medium market contracted; nevertheless, profit held firm
  to market contracted; nevertheless, profit held firm, meaning to engage in the commercial promotion, sale, or distribution of
• Hard regulatory costs rose; nevertheless, dividends were maintained
  describing regulatory costs rose; nevertheless, dividends were maintained (restricting according to rules or principles)
• Very Hard facing ruin, nevertheless they refused unconditional surrender
  to facing ruin, nevertheless they refused unconditional surrender, meaning to deal with (something unpleasant) head on