But nevertheless vs Nevertheless

Both 'but nevertheless' and 'nevertheless' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Nevertheless' is used to introduce a contrasting idea or to indicate that something is true despite what has been said. 'But nevertheless' is used to emphasize the contrast between two ideas or to show that something unexpected is true despite a preceding statement.

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But nevertheless

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the contrast between two ideas or to show that something unexpected is true despite a preceding statement.

Use 'but nevertheless' when you want to emphasize a contrast or show that something unexpected is true despite a previous statement.

Examples:

She was tired, but nevertheless, she completed the marathon.
The movie was long, but nevertheless, it held my attention.

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Alternatives:

however
yet
nonetheless
even so
still

Nevertheless

This phrase is correct and is used to introduce a contrasting idea or to indicate that something is true despite what has been said.

Use 'nevertheless' to introduce a contrasting idea or to indicate that something is true despite what has been said.

Examples:

She was tired; nevertheless, she completed the marathon.
The weather was bad; nevertheless, they decided to go out.

Alternatives:

however
yet
nonetheless
even so
still

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