B2adverbformalacademiclanguage
US/ˌnʌn.ðəˈles/
UK/ˌnʌn.ðəˈles/
despite what has just been said
In context
The hotel was expensive; nonetheless, we decided to stay another night.
The task was difficult, but she finished it on time nonetheless.
The study is small. Nonetheless, its results are worth discussing.
Words that go with nonetheless
adverb + verb
- but nonethelessIt was raining, but nonetheless the match went ahead.
- nonetheless decidedShe was nervous but nonetheless decided to speak.
adverb + adjective
- nonetheless importantThe change is small but nonetheless important.
- nonetheless trueIt sounds strange, but it is nonetheless true.
verb + adverb
- continue nonethelessThe workers were tired but continued nonetheless.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Although it was late, nonetheless we kept working.Correct: Although it was late, we kept working.