nonetheless

nonetheless — adverb

1. used to say that a fact or action remains true or happens, even though something

1.副詞C1
釋義

used to say that a fact or action remains true or happens, even though something previously mentioned suggests it might not — for example, acknowledging a problem but still carrying out the plan.

例句

Ravi had never studied French, yet he nonetheless managed to order dinner in Lyon.

nonetheless + managed to — outcome despite lack of preparation

The city's small art museum was poorly funded but nonetheless attracted international visitors.

contrastive structure: 'X was Y but nonetheless Z'

同義詞
  • nevertheless

    Virtually interchangeable; 'nevertheless' is slightly more formal and places stronger emphasis on the logical contrast between the two points.

  • however

    More versatile and common; can introduce any kind of contrast, while 'nonetheless' specifically signals that a stated obstacle does not block the outcome.

  • even so

    Informal and conversational; works well in speech where 'nonetheless' would sound too stiff.

  • still

    Shorter and less formal; often placed after the subject in everyday speech ('I still think you should go').

反義詞
  • therefore

    Introduces a logical consequence rather than a contrast; used when the second point follows from the first, not in spite of it.

文法句型

nonetheless + clause

Subject + nonetheless + verb

用法筆記

Typically placed at the start of a clause or directly after the subject. More common in formal written English than in everyday conversation, where 'still' or 'even so' are more natural. Often follows a statement of difficulty or an obstacle.

常見錯誤

❌The project was behind schedule nonetheless the team delivered on time.
✅The project was behind schedule; nonetheless, the team delivered on time.
💡'Nonetheless' is a conjunctive adverb and must be linked to the previous clause with a semicolon (or start a new sentence), not a comma.
❌He said he would help; we nonetheless finished the work alone.' (misplaced meaning)
✅He said he would not help; we nonetheless finished the work alone.
💡'Nonetheless' signals that an obstacle or negative statement does not prevent the outcome. If the first part is positive, 'nonetheless' sounds illogical.