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Adverb ˌnevəðəˈles ˌnevərðəˈles Chance Succeed Changing Law Important

Word3 nevertheless
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˌnevəðəˈles/ /ˌnevərðəˈles/
Example
  • there is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. nevertheless, it is important that we try.
  • our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless.
  • the old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one.
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nevertheless

(adverb)/ˌnevəðəˈles/ /ˌnevərðəˈles/
  1. despite something that you have just mentioned
    • SYNONYM nonetheless
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    • There is little chance that we will succeed in changing the law. Nevertheless, it is important that we try.
    • Our defeat was expected but it is disappointing nevertheless.
    • The old system had its flaws, but nevertheless it was preferable to the new one.

    Extra Examples

    • He was an engaging and polite pupil, who nevertheless had the inevitable schoolboy troubles.
    • The comedy turns dark and subversive, but nevertheless remains comedy.
    • The standard of refereeing in Scotland is good, but mistakes are nevertheless made.
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