Vocabulary

Nevertheless

English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.

English meaning
in spite of that; notwithstanding; all the same.
Urdu meaning
بہرحال، پھر بھی، اس کے باوجود
Example sentences (from Dawn)

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  1. Nevertheless, Chomsky suggests there are things that can be done to make a difference.
  2. Nevertheless, the defence minister was right to call the situation a `man-made disaster`.
  3. In 2022, Punjnad flooded under a flood peak of 200,000 cusecs, which was well below its stated capacity but nevertheless caused at least one embankment to collapse.
  4. Nevertheless, the stretch of territory lying between Punjnad and Sukkur Barrage is now at high risk of flooding.
  5. Nevertheless, it would be wise to act with restraint.
Synonyms
in spite of that/everything, nonetheless, even so, however, but, still, yet, though, be that as it may

Curator example
“statements which, although literally true, are nevertheless misleading”

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