nonetheless
gb/nˌʌnðəlˈɛs/ us/nˌʌnðəlˈɛs/
B2
Inglese
~ 4300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
B2
relation
1
despite what was said before
Used to say that something happens or is true even after something else has happened or been said.
Schema d'uso:
[statement]. Nonetheless, [contrasting statement].
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nonetheless' with 'nonetheless than', which is incorrect. It should stand alone as a connector, similar to 'nevertheless'.
Sinonimi
nevertheless (More formal but essentially the same meaning; interchangeable in most contexts.)
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still (Less formal and often used in spoken English; can sound more casual.)
Contrari
therefore (Indicates a result or consequence rather than contrast, making it an opposite in logical flow.)
Collocazioni
but nonetheless
|nonetheless important
|nonetheless true
|nonetheless significant
Temi
communication
|logic
|contrast
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- The project was challenging; nonetheless, they completed it on time.
- She was tired; nonetheless, she agreed to help.
- The evidence was weak; nonetheless, the jury convicted him.
- It was raining; nonetheless, they went for a walk.
- He had little experience; nonetheless, he got the job.
Esempi per chi studia
- It was cold. Nonetheless, we went outside.
- I was sick. Nonetheless, I went to school.
- She was late. Nonetheless, she finished her work.
- He was nervous. Nonetheless, he spoke to the class.
- We were tired. Nonetheless, we played soccer.
Grammatica
Forma base
nonetheless
IPA
GB/nˌʌnðəlˈɛs/
US/nˌʌnðəlˈɛs/
Sillabe e accento
non - ethe - less (3 sillabe)
Stress on 3rd syllable (less)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: nonetheless
- Plural: nonethelesses
Famiglia di parole
Forms
nonethelesses
noun
Related words
nevertheless
adverb B2
Espressioni
but nonetheless
1/bˈʌt nˌʌnðəlˈɛs/
fixed phrase
contrasting point despite prior
Used to connect two ideas when the second one is surprising or different from the first.
Esempi
- The movie was long, but nonetheless enjoyable.
- It was expensive, but nonetheless worth it.
nonetheless important
1/nˌʌnðəlˈɛs ɪmpˈɔɹtənt/
fixed phrase
still important despite prior point
Saying something is important even though another fact might suggest otherwise.
Esempi
- It is a small detail, but nonetheless important.
- Her opinion is nonetheless important to the discussion.