all the same

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Definitions of all the same words

noun all the same nevertheless; yet 3
noun all the same immaterial 3
noun all the same nevertheless 3
noun all the same of no importance 3
adjective all the same identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday. 1
adjective all the same being one or identical though having different names, aspects, etc.: These are the same rules though differently worded. 1

before 1150

One of the 7% oldest English words

1150-1200; Middle English; Old English same (adv.); cognate with Old Norse samr, Greek homós, Sanskrit samá

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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anyway — You use anyway or anyhow to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous point.
however — nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
nevertheless — nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
nonetheless — however; nevertheless.
notwithstanding — in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.