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The synonyms of “Nonetheless” are: all the same, even so, however, nevertheless, notwithstanding, still, withal, yet, in spite of everything, in spite of that, but, though, for all that, after everything, just the same, in any event, regardless, anyway, anyhow
Nonetheless as an Adverb
Definitions of "Nonetheless" as an adverb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “nonetheless” as an adverb can have the following definitions:
- Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession.
- Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession.
- In spite of that; nevertheless.
Synonyms of "Nonetheless" as an adverb (19 Words)
after everything | Behind or in the rear. |
all the same | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
anyhow | Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. Two suitcases flung anyhow. |
anyway | Used in questions to emphasize the speaker’s wish to obtain the truth. Nobody invited Miss Honey to sit down but she sat down anyway. |
but | No more than; only. He was a nice bloke but. |
even so | Used as an intensive especially to indicate something unexpected. |
for all that | To a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (`whole’ is often used informally for `wholly. |
however | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. However you look at it you can t criticize that. |
in any event | To or toward the inside of. |
in spite of everything | To or toward the inside of. |
in spite of that | To or toward the inside of. |
just the same | And nothing more. |
nevertheless | Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. While we disliked each other nevertheless we agreed. |
notwithstanding | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm. |
regardless | Without regard or consideration for. The allowance is paid regardless of age or income. |
still | With reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation. Time stood still. |
though | However. I was hunting for work Jobs were scarce though. |
withal | All the same; nevertheless (used when adding something that contrasts with a previous comment. She gave him a grateful smile but rueful withal. |
yet | From now into the future for a specified length of time. He longed for the flowers that were yet to show themselves. |
Usage Examples of "Nonetheless" as an adverb
- The rally, which the government had declared illegal, was nonetheless attended by some 6,000.
Associations of "Nonetheless" (30 Words)
already | As surprisingly soon or early as this. It was already past four o clock. |
but | (used at the end of a sentence) though; however. He is but a shadow of his former self. |
complacency | A feeling of smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one’s achievements. His complacency was absolutely disgusting. |
constancy | The tendency for perceived objects to give rise to very similar perceptual experiences in spite of wide variations in the conditions of observation. The constancy of the tradition. |
despite | Contemptuous treatment or behaviour; outrage. The despite in which outsiders were held is legendary. |
endurance | A state of surviving; remaining alive. The marathon tests a runner s endurance. |
halting | Fragmentary or halting from emotional strain. Uttered a few halting words of sorrow. |
heretofore | Before now. Diseases that heretofore were usually confined to rural areas. |
hitherto | Until now or until the point in time under discussion. Hitherto part of French West Africa Benin achieved independence in 1960. |
however | Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. Although I m a little afraid however I d like to try it. |
inaction | The state of being inactive. Future generations will condemn us for inaction. |
inactivity | Being inactive; being less active. Don t suddenly take up violent exercise after years of inactivity. |
lull | A pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished. The rarity of earthquakes there has lulled people into a false sense of security. |
motionless | Not in physical motion. An eagle hung almost motionless close to the ground. |
nevertheless | Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession. While we disliked each other nevertheless we agreed. |
notwithstanding | Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession. I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm. |
preliminary | A preliminary round in a sporting competition. A preliminary draft. |
quiescence | A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction. This method has been shown to induce sleep like quiescence in adult animals. |
quiescent | Causing no symptoms. The quiescent melancholy of the town. |
standing | Executed in or initiated from a standing position. A standing lamp. |
static | Relating to statics. The reception was going sour breaking up into static. |
statics | The branch of mechanics concerned with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium. |
stationary | Not moving or not intended to be moved. A car collided with a stationary vehicle. |
still | A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation. The sheriff commanded him to stand still and drop the gun. |
though | However (indicating that a factor qualifies or imposes restrictions on what was said previously. I was hunting for work Jobs were scarce though. |
tranquilize | Make calm or still. |
unchanged | Not changed; unaltered. An unchanged side for tonight s home game. |
unformed | Not formed or organized. Unformed clay. |
unmoving | Not arousing emotions. Claudia sat unmoving behind her desk. |
yet | Still; even (used to emphasize increase or repetition. The largest drug bust yet. |