nonetheless
US
/ˌnʌnðəˈles/
UK
/ˌnʌnðəˈles/
Meaning
Used to show that something is true or happens despite what was just said; nevertheless.
फिर भी; इसके बावजूद—पहले कही गई बात के विपरीत कोई बात सच हो या घटित हो।
Examples
“The train was delayed; nonetheless, we reached the station on time.”
“The task was difficult, but she completed it nonetheless.”
“Nonetheless, the team agreed to try the new approach.”
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Not natural: Nonetheless of the heavy rain, we played outside.
Better: It rained heavily; nonetheless, we played outside.
Nonetheless is not followed by “of”; use it to connect contrasting clauses.
Nonetheless के बाद “of” नहीं आता। इसका इस्तेमाल दो विरोधी बातों को जोड़ने के लिए करें।
Not natural: The plan was expensive, nonetheless we approved it.
Better: The plan was expensive; nonetheless, we approved it.
When nonetheless connects two independent clauses, use a semicolon or a full stop before it.
जब nonetheless दो पूरे वाक्यों को जोड़ता है, तो उससे पहले semicolon या full stop लगाएँ।
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Learner tip
Use nonetheless to introduce or emphasize a contrast; it sounds more formal than “but” or “still.”
विरोध दिखाने या उस पर ज़ोर देने के लिए nonetheless इस्तेमाल करें; यह “but” या “still” से ज़्यादा formal है।