The expression “coffee break” was first attested in 1952 in glossy magazine advertisements by the Pan-American Coffee Bureau.
NEVERTHELESS
however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, notwithstanding, at the same time
(adverb) despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession); “although I’m a little afraid, however I’d like to try it”; “while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed”; “he was a stern yet fair master”; “granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
nevertheless (not comparable)
(conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.
• Heb. 12:11
Synonyms
• (in spite of what preceded): even so, however, nonetheless, still, though, yet, notwithstanding; see also nevertheless
Source: Wiktionary
Nev`er*the*less", adv. or conj. Etym: [Never + the (see The by that) + less.]
Definition: Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet. No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness. Heb. xii. 11.
Syn.
– However; at least; yet; still. See However.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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