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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.