This is the 6337th most frequent Swedish word.
likväl
"Likväl" means "nevertheless" or "still."
Here, 'likväl' is used as an adverb meaning 'nevertheless' or 'still', showing that despite the first clause, the second clause took place.
Han kunde inte delta, likväl skickade han ett meddelande.
He couldn't participate, nevertheless he sent a message.
In this sentence, 'likväl' functions as a linking word indicating a contrast between her state of being tired and her continued action of working.
Hon är trött, likväl fortsätter hon att arbeta.
She is tired, yet she continues to work.
This example uses 'likväl' in a comparative sense, meaning 'just like', to draw a parallel between two subjects regarding their skills.