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nonetheless
What does nonetheless mean?
nonetheless (adverb): despite anything to the contrary.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you pronounce nonetheless?
/ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does nonetheless come from?
A modification of natheless after none, from Middle English natheles, from Old English nān þȳ lǣs, nā þē lǣs, nā þȳ lǣs.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of nonetheless?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “nonetheless” mean?
despite anything to the contrary
Right! That's what “nonetheless” means.
to a limited extent or degree; not completely
Not quite: that's what somewhat means.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
Not quite: that's what afterwards means.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
Not quite: that's what apart means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “nonetheless”?
however
Right!
forever
Not quite: forever means something else.
besides
Not quite: besides means something else.
anymore
Not quite: anymore means something else.
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