nonetheless
intermediateB2/ˌnʌn.ðəˈlɛs/ · non-e-the-less
In spite of that; nonetheless.
Meanings
In spite of that; nonetheless.
اس کے باوجود; پھر بھی۔
پھر بھی
phir bhi
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- use it nonetheless
- accept nonetheless
- raise the issue nonetheless
Example Sentences
It was raining; nonetheless, we decided to go hiking.
بارش ہو رہی تھی؛ پھر بھی، ہم نے پیدل چلنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔
Barish ho rahi thi; phir bhi, hum ne paidal chalne ka faisla kiya.
She was upset; nonetheless, she came to the party.
وہ ناراض تھی؛ پھر بھی، وہ تقریب میں آئی۔
Woh naraz thi; phir bhi, woh taqreeb mein aayi.
The project was challenging; nonetheless, we completed it on time.
پروجیکٹ مشکل تھا؛ پھر بھی، ہم نے یہ بروقت مکمل کیا۔
Project mushkil tha; phir bhi, hum ne yeh barwaqt mukammal kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Nonetheless can be remembered as 'none the less' which helps in making sense of its meaning.
Imagine a person bravely stepping forward despite obstacles.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "none the less" — not any less
First known use: 14th century
The term 'nonetheless' has evolved from the phrase 'none the less', which was used in Middle English. It encapsulates a concept of concession despite contrast.