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needless | nevertheless |

As an adjective needless

is not needed; unnecessary.

As an adverb nevertheless is

(conjunctive) in spite of what preceded; yet.

needless

English

Alternative forms

* needles (obsolete)

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Not needed; unnecessary.
  • This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.

    Derived terms

    * needless to say

    Anagrams

    *

    nevertheless

    English

    Alternative forms

    * ne'ertheless

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.
  • * 12:11
  • No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless , afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
  • * {{quote-magazine, year=2013, month=September-October, author= Michael Sivak
  • , magazine=(American Scientist), title= Will AC Put a Chill on the Global Energy Supply? , passage=Nevertheless , it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand.}}

    Synonyms

    * (in spite of what preceded) still, nonetheless, yet, though, however