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eppure

yet

Parola usata per introdurre un fatto che contrasta o sorprende rispetto a ciò che si è appena detto.

Eppure is an Italian adverb that translates to "yet," "however," or "nevertheless" in English.

Meaning and Usage:

It is used to introduce a contrast or opposition between two statements, similar to "but still" or "even so."
Often used to emphasize that something is true despite the previous information or expectation.

Examples:

Ha studiato molto, eppure non ha superato l’esame.
(He studied a lot, yet he didn't pass the exam.)
Eppure era convinto di avere ragione.
(Nevertheless, he was convinced he was right.)

Parts:

It is a simple adverb; it does not have prefixes or suffixes contributing separately to its meaning, but can be broken down historically from Latin components.

Synonyms:

Tuttavia (however)
Però (but)
Nonostante ciò (despite that)
Comunque (anyway)

Antonyms:

There isn't a direct antonym in a strict sense because "eppure" is about contrast or concession, but words indicating agreement or continuation without contrast might be considered opposite in context, such as:
- Inoltre (furthermore)
- Anche (also)

Summary:

"Eppure" is an important transitional adverb used to express an unexpected result or opposition to the preceding statement and is commonly found in both spoken and written Italian.