nonetheless

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/
• SAMPA: /%nVnD@"lEs/

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Adverb

Positive nonetheless

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (sentence adverb), (formal) When $x$ is true, and nonetheless $y$ is true, then $x$ being true didn't stop $y$ from being true.

   It's raining, but we're going to eat outside nonetheless.

   The British were very interested in starting talks. Nonetheless, it was the Americans who actually got things organised.

Synonyms

• nevertheless