all the same

Advanced Chunks – Category 2

Meaning

Used to acknowledge a point or fact while maintaining one's original position or decision.

Primary Function

concessive expression

Communicative Purpose

to acknowledge a point or drawback while maintaining one's original stance

Pattern

all the same

Core Structure

all the same

Função primária

concessive expression

Propósito comunicativo

to acknowledge a point or drawback while maintaining one's original stance

Situações de gatilho

disagreements, discussions with counterarguments

Contextos

informal conversations, formal discussions, written arguments

Padrão

all the same

Estrutura central

all the same

Slots de substituição

a contrasting phrase or adverb, such as 'even so' or 'still'

Colocados típicos

but
however
although

Substituições comuns

nevertheless
be that as it may
still

Erros comuns

using 'all the same' to mean 'identical' or 'equal'

Similar / contraste

even so, nevertheless, on the other hand

Interferências

literal interpretation of the phrase

Família do chunk

concessive markers
discourse connectors

Nuance

a polite and slightly formal way to acknowledge a counterpoint

Efeito pragmático

maintains a harmonious tone while asserting one's opinion

Dica de memória

Despite this, all the same

Nota

All the same is fixed and semi-formal, typically used after a concession but before a continuation of the original point.

Upgrade path

still → all the same → be that as it may

Frequência: MediumFormulaicidade: FixedTipo de construção: Discourse markerPrioridade de aquisição: Active recallPrioridade de output: BothTag de espaçamento: Long-termIdioma?: Sim

Examples

I know it's late, all the same I'd like to finish this project.

You're right that it's expensive, all the same we think it's worth the investment.

It's raining outside, all the same we've decided to go ahead with the outdoor event.

Variations

“just the same”