all the samea linking phrase meaning 'in spite of what was just mentioned; regardless' (three-word concessive phrase)The critics were harsh; all the same, the film went on to win several awards.NoteThe critics were harsh; all the same, the film went on to win several awards.Elon.io is an online learning platformWe have an entire course teaching TOEFL Academic Vocabulary grammar and vocabulary.Start learning TOEFL Academic Vocabulary now