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Definition of nonetheless

nonetheless

/ˌnʌn.ðəˈlɛs/
none · the · less
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• adverb

1

In spite of that; notwithstanding what has just been said or done.

Example

"The mountain trail was steep and rocky, but the hikers enjoyed the climb nonetheless."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Nonetheless" and "nevertheless" are virtually interchangeable conjunctive adverbs, though "nonetheless" often emphasizes a measurable contrast ('not any the less for that'), and when linking two independent clauses, it should be preceded by a semicolon and followed by a comma.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the three-word phrase "none the less," where "the" derives from the Old English instrumental demonstrative "þy" meaning "by that much" (literally "not by that much less"); the solid single-word spelling became standard in the 20th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonetheless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonetheless
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