Definition of NEVERTHELESS

nevertheless

Adverb

  • despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
    • "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"

Adv

  • In spite of what preceded; yet.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English nevertheles, never-þe-les, nevere-þe-lesse. By surface analysis, never (“not at all”) + the + less; compare never the wiser.

Synonyms

all the same, even so, however, nonetheless, notwithstanding, still, withal, yet, all that said, be it as it may, be that as it may, but, having said that, howbeit, just the same, maugre, natheless, nevertheless, still and all, that being said, that said, though

Antonyms

therefore, thus

Scrabble Score: 18

nevertheless: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nevertheless: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nevertheless: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

nevertheless: valid Words With Friends Word