notwithstanding

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/ˌnɑtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/
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Without letting an obstacle or contrary fact change what happens.
Practice using notwithstanding in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • The work is difficult. Notwithstanding, it must be done.
  • The objections notwithstanding, the plan was approved.
  • The court ruled for her, notwithstanding that the evidence was limited.
  • They stayed open, notwithstanding that demand was low.
  • Notwithstanding the rain, the concert went ahead.

Similar words

however
regardless of
despite
although
even though
nevertheless
nonetheless
even so
despite the fact that
in spite of

Meanings

Despite something

preposition
reasoning
formal
Despite the thing mentioned, whether the word comes before or after it.

Examples

  • Notwithstanding the rain, the concert went ahead.
  • The objections notwithstanding, the plan was approved.
  • Notwithstanding her youth, she led the research team.
  • Budget limits notwithstanding, they kept the library open.
  • Notwithstanding its small size, the device is powerful.

Similar words

despite
in spite of
regardless of

Even so

adverb
reasoning
formal
Despite what has just been said.

Examples

  • The proposal is costly. Notwithstanding, it deserves a hearing.
  • The data are incomplete. Notwithstanding, the trend is clear.
  • The road was narrow. Notwithstanding, the bus made it through.
  • There were objections. Notwithstanding, the vote went ahead.
  • The work is difficult. Notwithstanding, it must be done.

Similar words

nevertheless
however
nonetheless
even so

Although something is true

conjunction
reasoning
formal
Although the following statement is true.

Examples

  • The board approved it, notwithstanding that costs had risen.
  • She continued, notwithstanding that the result was uncertain.
  • The rule applied, notwithstanding that he had joined late.
  • They stayed open, notwithstanding that demand was low.
  • The court ruled for her, notwithstanding that the evidence was limited.

Similar words

although
even though
despite the fact that

Etymology

From not and withstanding, the old present participle of withstand. It follows the idea of something “not standing in the way.”

FAQ

What does notwithstanding mean?

It means despite, nevertheless or although, depending on its place in the sentence.

Can notwithstanding follow a noun?

Yes. “The objections notwithstanding” means “despite the objections.”

Can notwithstanding stand alone?

Yes. As an adverb it means nevertheless or even so.

What does notwithstanding that mean?

It introduces a clause meaning although that fact is true.

Is notwithstanding formal?

Yes. It is commoner in formal writing than in everyday speech.

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