Definitions

for all that

ADVERB

however

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still yet

STRONG

all the same be that as it may but despite in spite of that just the same regardless

WEAK

after all anyhow howbeit on the other hand per contra though withal without regard to

ADVERB

regardless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anyway nevertheless

WEAK

against although aside from at any cost but come what may despite distinct from in any case in spite of everything leaving aside no matter what nonetheless notwithstanding without considering without regard to

Antonyms

WEAK

irregardless

ADVERB

still and all

Synonyms

WEAK

after all all the same be that as it may besides but even furthermore howbeit however nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding though withal yet

ADVERB

though

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nevertheless still

WEAK

after all all the same howbeit nonetheless notwithstanding still and all withal

CONJUNCTION

though

Synonyms

STRONGEST

although even if even though yet

STRONG

despite the fact notwithstanding

WEAK

albeit despite

PREPOSITION

notwithstanding

Synonyms

STRONG

nevertheless nonetheless withal

WEAK

after all against at any rate but despite howbeit in any case in any event in spite of on the other hand regardless of though to the contrary

Example Sentences

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"Let us celebrate. But let us not forget. And let us learn, once and for all, that war is a failure. Dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

“He’s certainly, in relative terms, underpriced for all that he’s done for the team,” said Jonathan Boyar, principal at the Boyar Value Group and a longtime investor in MSG Sports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"When you're sat down, players have different approaches. It's difficult to stay concentrated for all that time so to be thinking about other things is not bad. It's a fine balance."

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

“Catch me by surprise with your sincerity,” Sam tells her old friend, planting the seed for all that follows.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Supposedly, the parents were heavy-duty Old World, but the four daughters sounded pretty wild for all that.

From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez

for all that

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