Surprising Results
Linking Language
'However', 'nevertheless', and 'nonetheless' connect two sentences and show an unexpected result to what has been stated in the preceding sentence. 'However' is the most common of these expressions, whereas 'nevertheless' and 'nonetheless' are more formal are generally used in written English.
However
Example:
However, she didn't expect to find the suit no longer at a discount.
However, the information is available at the bank counter.
Nevertheless
Example:
Nevertheless, if the money market is not good, I am not interested in the business.
Nevertheless, if we don't accept this loan, we won't be able to get our business up and running.
Nonetheless
Example:
Nonetheless, our sales representatives are always at your service and ready to assist you, even over the holiday weekend.
Nonetheless, deregulation of the cigarette industry will not mean higher prices.