Using "but" and "nevertheless" in the same clause

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Is it correct to use "but" and "nevertheless" in the same clause of a sentence?
It seems to me that "nevertheless" always stands alone and is always applied to some implied subject.
But of course I'm not sure, hence the question;)

Deadrat · Accepted Answer

Hmm. "Nevertheless" and "but" in the same clause....

I feel powerful; nevertheless, I am but one person.

Maelstrom · Answer

deadratHmm. "Nevertheless" and "but" in the same clause....I feel powerful; nevertheless, I am but one person.

For instance, "He's one of our kin, but he's somewhat different nevertheless."
Is that correct?

Deadrat · Answer

Isn't it redundant?

Maelstrom · Answer

deadratIsn't it redundant?

Can't think of the original sentence anymore, but that's the exact construct. Just want to make sure if it's correct, though:)

Deadrat · Answer

There's nothing wrong with the grammar, but it's like saying "He's different and the same."

CalifJim · Answer

maelstromIs it correct to use "but" and "nevertheless" in the same clause of a sentence?

My first answer was going to be "No", but nevertheless, after checking fraze.it, I found 1540 examples of it:

http://fraze.it/n_search.jsp?q=but+nevertheless&l=0

I can't say that I would recommend it in most cases, but obviously a lot of people do use it.

CJ

Deadrat · Answer

Sorry, that should be "different and not the same." The grammar is fine, but point is restated equivalently. "But" means "nevertheless."

Maelstrom · Answer

deadratSorry, that should be "different and not the same." The grammar is fine, but point is restated equivalently. "But" means "nevertheless."

YES that's what I was asking, apparently this is incorrect and yet doable:)

Deadrat · Answer

Alas, grammar cannot prevent the expression of nonsense.

Using "but" and "nevertheless" in the same clause

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I feel powerful; nevertheless, I am but one person.

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