nevertheless Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adverb despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
    nonetheless; however; all the same; withal; even so; notwithstanding; still; yet.
    • although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
    • while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
    • he was a stern yet fair master
    • granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go

WordNet

Nev`er*the*less" adverb ∨ conjunction
Etymology
Never + the (see The by that) + less.
Definitions
  1. 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 1913