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Spell Bee Word: Nevertheless


Basic Details

Word: Nevertheless

Part of Speech: Adverb

Meaning: In spite of what has just been said; however.

Synonyms: however, nonetheless, still, yet

How to Spell Nevertheless

Syllables: nev - er - the - less

Tricky part: It is one word made of never, the and less. Students drop the e of the or one s of less.

Watch out for: neverthless, nevertheles, neverthaless

Memory tip: Three small words glued together: never + the + less. Spell each one in full and push them together, keeping the double s of less.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The hill was steep; nevertheless, Grandpa walked to the top.

Example 2: I had a cold. Nevertheless, I went to the science exhibition.

Example 3: The film was long but nevertheless very enjoyable.

Fun Fact

Nonetheless is built the same way, from none + the + less, and it means almost the same as nevertheless.

Practise the CREST Way

Word Makeup

Three of these compound words are spelt correctly and one is misspelt. Choose the misspelt word:

a) whatsoever
b) furthermore
c) nevertheles
d) notwithstanding

Show answer

c) nevertheles. Less always has a double s, even at the end of a long word.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word nevertheless as used in the sentence:

The road was flooded; nevertheless, the bus reached Shimla on time.

a) however
b) therefore
c) meanwhile
d) because

Show answer

a) however. Both words show that something happened in spite of a problem.

Word Cookie

One letter in this word is not needed. Find it:

neverthelless

a) h
b) l
c) s
d) e

Show answer

b) l. Less has one l, and the long word keeps it that way.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which pair of sentences could be joined with nevertheless?

a) It was raining. We stayed indoors.
b) The shop was open. We bought milk.
c) It was raining. We played outside.
d) I was hungry. I ate my lunch.

Show answer

c) It was raining. We played outside.

2. Nevertheless is used to show ____.

a) a time
b) a place
c) a contrast
d) a reason

Show answer

c) a contrast

Associated Words

satisfactorilywrongedsurrenderintegrationinquisitive
additiondistressedfraudulenttemperatetremendous

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