The difference between However and Nevertheless
When used as adverbs, however means nevertheless, whereas nevertheless means in spite of what preceded.
However is also conjunction with the meaning: in whatever way or manner.
check bellow for the other definitions of However and Nevertheless
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However as an adverb:
Nevertheless; yet, still; in spite of (that).
Examples:
"He told me not to do it. I, however, did it anyway. / I did it anyway, however. / (''sometimes proscribed:'') However, I did it anyway."
"She wanted to go; however, she decided against it."
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However as an adverb (degree):
To whatever degree or extent
Examples:
"'However clear you think you've been, many questions will remain."
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However as an adverb (manner):
In whatever way or manner.
Examples:
"Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes."
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However as an adverb:
how.
Examples:
"However were you able to do it?"
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However as an adverb (obsolete):
In any case, at any rate, at all events.
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Nevertheless as an adverb (conjunctive):
In spite of what preceded; yet.