‘Nonetheless’ was originally three words (none the less) and became one word less than 100 years ago. It has the same meaning as ‘despite that’ or ‘even though.’
When you learn new vocab, make sure that you note collocations too. For this group of words some collocations are:
a levy on
likewise with
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Vocabulary for IELTS – Academic Word List 112
Complete the sentences. Choose the correct word and then use the correct form of the word.
- In the UK the government recently ______________ a bedroom tax on all homeowners. (nonetheless, levy)
- When you come into Australia the customs checks are quite tough; ______________ in the US where security is taken very seriously. (likewise, nothwithstanding)
- Their different backgrounds _______________ Ahmed and Belinda are both good ambassadors for our cause. (nothwithstanding, invoke)
- Economic sanctions are sometimes _______________as a form of control. (likewise, invoke)
- Punishments on some crimes are quite minimal, ______________ the crime rate is low. (levy, nonetheless)
Answers (in the wrong order)
5. nonetheless 3. notwithstanding 2. likewise 1. levied 4. invoked
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