Needless vs Nevertheless - What's the difference?
needless | nevertheless |
Not needed; unnecessary.
(conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet.
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As an adjective needless
is not needed; unnecessary.As an adverb nevertheless is
(conjunctive) in spite of what preceded; yet.needless
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Alternative forms
* needles (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- This new project of yours will only be a needless expense.
Derived terms
* needless to sayAnagrams
*nevertheless
English
Alternative forms
* ne'erthelessAdverb
(-)- No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless , afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness.
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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.}}