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- Dictionarynot·with·stand·ing/ˌnätwi(TH)ˈstandiNG/
preposition
- 1. in spite of: "notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict"
adverb
- 1. nevertheless; in spite of this: "I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm"
conjunction
- 1. although; in spite of the fact that: "notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently"
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The meaning of NOTWITHSTANDING is despite —often used after its object. How to use notwithstanding in a sentence.
not considering or being influenced by; despite: Injuries notwithstanding, this season has been a disappointment to me.
Notwithstanding definition: in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by. See examples of NOTWITHSTANDING used in a sentence.
not considering or being influenced by; despite: Injuries notwithstanding, this season has been a disappointment to me.
Notwithstanding means "in spite of something." Your boasts about having memorized the entire textbook and bribing the teacher with apples notwithstanding, you still managed to fail the final exam with flying colors.
1. in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. The doctor's orders notwithstanding, she returned to work. adv. 2. nevertheless; anyway; yet. conj. 3. in spite of the fact that; although. [1350–1400]
(nɒtwɪðstændɪŋ ) preposition. If something is true notwithstanding something else, it is true in spite of that other thing. [formal] He despised William Pitt, notwithstanding the similar views they both held. Synonyms: despite, in spite of, regardless of More Synonyms of notwithstanding. Notwithstanding is also an adverb.
Definition of notwithstanding preposition in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
SYNONYMS 1. notwithstanding, despite, in spite of imply that something is true even though there are obstacles or opposing conditions. The three expressions may be used practically interchangeably.
Adverb. Conjunction. Filter. preposition. In spite of [notwithstanding the storm, we flew on] Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: thou. spite. howbeit. even. despite. aside. although. against. regardless. nonetheless. nevertheless. however. adverb. All the same, nevertheless. He must be told, notwithstanding. Webster's New World.
