despite anything to the contrary (usually following 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"
You use nevertheless when saying something that contrasts with what has just been said. Most marriages fail after between five and nine years. Nevertheless, people continue to get married. = nonetheless. in spite of a fact that you have just mentioned = nonetheless