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adverb none·the·less \ˌnən-thə-ˈles\

Definition of nonetheless

  1. :  nevertheless The hike was difficult, but fun nonetheless. … smaller but nonetheless important research programs. — Malcolm W. Browne

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Examples of nonetheless in a Sentence

  1. sometimes you can be a real jerk, but I like you nonetheless

First Known Use of nonetheless

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nonetheless Synonyms

Synonyms
even so, howbeit, nevertheless, however, notwithstanding, still, still and all, though, withal, yet
Related Words
after all, anyhow, regardless; per contra

NONETHELESS Defined for English Language Learners

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Definition of nonetheless for English Language Learners

  • : in spite of what has just been said

NONETHELESS Defined for Kids

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adverb none·the·less \ˌnən-thə-ˈles\

Definition of nonetheless for Students

  1. :  nevertheless

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