Definitions
- Used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea. - Used to indicate an exception or limitation to a previous statement. - Used to connect two clauses or sentences that express contrasting information.
- Used to introduce a contrasting or opposing idea. - Used to indicate that despite a previous statement or situation, something else is still true or happening. - Used to connect two clauses or sentences that express contrasting information.
List of Similarities
- 1Both but and nevertheless are used to introduce contrasting or opposing ideas.
- 2Both can be used to connect two clauses or sentences that express contrasting information.
- 3Both can be used to indicate an exception or limitation to a previous statement.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: But is more commonly used in everyday language, while nevertheless is slightly more formal and less frequently used.
- 2Position: But is usually placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence, while nevertheless is typically used at the beginning or end of a sentence.
- 3Connotation: But is more neutral and straightforward, while nevertheless adds a sense of persistence or determination despite the contrasting information.
- 4Variety: But has multiple functions as a conjunction, preposition, or noun, while nevertheless is primarily used as an adverb.
Remember this!
But and nevertheless are synonyms that both introduce contrasting ideas. However, but is more commonly used and has a neutral tone, while nevertheless is slightly more formal and adds a sense of persistence or determination. But can be used in various positions within a sentence and has multiple functions, while nevertheless is primarily used as an adverb and is often placed at the beginning or end of a sentence.
