nonetheless
adverb /ˌnʌn.ðəˈles/ (also nevertheless)Definition
C1 despite what has just been said or done: There are serious problems in our country. Nonetheless, we feel this is a good time to return.Connecting words which express a contrast
(Definition of nonetheless adverb from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- all the same idiom
- anyroad adverb
- at least idiom
- but conjunction
- come what may idiom
- considering preposition, conjunction, adverb
- despite preposition
- having said that idiom
- however adverb (DEGREE)
- however adverb (DESPITE THIS)
- if conjunction (IN THAT SITUATION)
- in the teeth of sth idiom
- irregardless adverb
- might modal verb (INTRODUCE)
- no matter what, when, why, etc. idiom
- only conjunction
- or no idiom
- than preposition, conjunction
- whereas conjunction
- yet adverb, conjunction
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