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nonetheless

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/ˌnʌn.ðəˈlɛs/ · non-e-the-less

In spite of that; nonetheless.

Meanings

adverbformal

In spite of that; nonetheless.

اس کے باوجود; پھر بھی۔

پھر بھی

phir bhi

Synonyms

neverthelesshoweveryetبھر حالبہرحالالبتہ

Antonyms

thereforeconsequentlythusاس لئےاس بناء پراسی وجہ سے

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.

Easily Confused With

nevertheless:Both words mean 'in spite of that', but 'nevertheless' is often used in more formal contexts.

💡 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.