B1 — Intermediateconjunction
eppure
and yet, still, but yet
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tuttaviaciò nonostantenondimenoperòlo stesso
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
quindidunqueperciòdi conseguenzapertanto
Usage note
'Eppure' expresses strong contrast, often with a sense of surprise or irony. Stronger than 'però'. Usually connects two contrasting facts both known to be true.
Example
"Lo sapevo eppure l'ho fatto lo stesso."
"I knew it and yet I did it anyway."
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