nonetheless

Everyday

In spite of that; even so; however: The task was hard; nonetheless, we finished it. tree →

In the lessons

Used like «nevertheless» in formal writing and exams to show a contrast. In speech people say «still», «even so» or «anyway». Phrases: but nonetheless.

Examples

• It was raining; nonetheless, the match went ahead. tree →
• The film was long but enjoyable nonetheless. tree →
• He was nervous. Nonetheless, he gave a great speech. tree →
• The puzzle was hard; nonetheless, Mia solved it. tree →
• We lost the game; nonetheless, we had fun. tree →
• The shop was closed. Nonetheless, the owner let us in. tree →

Note

One word (sometimes «none the less» in UK). Formal; same meaning as «nevertheless». Use with a semicolon or full stop before it when joining two sentences.

In Jewish tradition

Used like «nevertheless» in formal writing and exams to show a contrast. In speech people say «still», «even so» or «anyway». Phrases: but nonetheless.

Examples

• Nonetheless I have rendered it ‘lain down’. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →
• Nonetheless, English translators have usually shied away from the this-worldly symbolism of the ‘Holy Wind’, much preferring immaterial ‘Spirit’ either out of theological embarrassment or deference to tradition. (Sefer Yetzirah, Sefaria community translation) tree →

Note

One word (sometimes «none the less» in UK). Formal; same meaning as «nevertheless». Use with a semicolon or full stop before it when joining two sentences.