all the same

Thesaurus

Adv.

1.all the same - despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it"; "while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"even so, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, withal, still, yet

all the same

adverbIn spite of a preceding event or consideration:however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, yet.Informal: still and all.Idiom: be that as it may.

all the same

1. Equally desirable or acceptable. Typically said when choosing between multiple options. If it's all the same to you, I'd rather stay home tonight.2. Very similar or identical. This phrase can be used literally or hyperbolically. These print-outs are all the same—how am I supposed to collate them? These stupid, poofy prom dresses are all the same! I want something different from the other girls at school.See also: all, same

all the same (to someone)

and just the same (to someone)of no consequence to someone-one way or the other; [of a choice] immaterial to someone. It's all the same to me whether we win or lose. If it's just the same to you, I'd rather walk than ride. If it's all the same, I'd rather you didn't smoke.See also: all, same

all the same

1. Also, all one. Equally acceptable, making no difference. For example, If it's all the same to you I'd prefer the blue car, or Hot or cold, it's all one to me. [Late 1700s] 2. Also, just the same. Nevertheless, still. For example, John wants to stay another week, but I'm going home all the same, or Even if you vote against it, this measure will pass just the same. [c. 1800] See also: all, same

ˌall/ˌjust the ˈsame

in spite of this; nevertheless: I don’t want a lift, but thanks all the same. ♢ ‘You don’t need a raincoat! The weather’s fine!’ ‘All the same, I think I’ll take one; you never know.’See also: all, just, same

all the same

Synonyms for all the same

adv in spite of a preceding event or consideration

Synonyms

however
nevertheless
nonetheless
still
yet
still and all

Synonyms for all the same

adv despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)

Synonyms

even so
however
nevertheless
nonetheless
notwithstanding
withal
still
yet