Despite what has just been said or done; in spite of that; however.
“The job was far from home, and the pay was modest; nevertheless, she accepted it because the experience would be invaluable.”
“The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the outdoor wedding, but nevertheless, the couple decided to proceed with their original plan.”
Use 'nevertheless' in CELPIP Writing Task 2 (opinion essays) or Speaking Task 3 (persuading) to introduce a contrasting point or concede a counterargument while maintaining your main position. For example, after acknowledging a drawback, say 'Nevertheless, the benefits outweigh the risks.' In Speaking Task 4 (describing a situation), you can use it to show a surprising outcome despite a problem.
Synonyms: however, nonetheless, still