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

  1. 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."

  2. However as an adverb (degree):

    To whatever degree or extent

    Examples:

    "'However clear you think you've been, many questions will remain."

  3. However as an adverb (manner):

    In whatever way or manner.

    Examples:

    "Let me know when you've had your interview, however it goes."

  4. However as an adverb:

    how.

    Examples:

    "However were you able to do it?"

  5. However as an adverb (obsolete):

    In any case, at any rate, at all events.

  1. Nevertheless as an adverb (conjunctive):

    In spite of what preceded; yet.