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- [not-with-stan-ding, -with-]
- /ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ-/
- /ˌnɒt.wɪðˈstæn.dɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [not-with-stan-ding, -with-]
- /ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ-/
Definitions of notwithstanding word
- preposition notwithstanding in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding. 1
- adverb notwithstanding nevertheless; anyway; yet: We were invited notwithstanding. 1
- noun notwithstanding Although; in spite of the fact that. 1
- preposition notwithstanding despite 1
- adverb notwithstanding despite this 1
- noun notwithstanding although 1
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Origin of notwithstanding
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English (preposition, adv., and conjunction); see not, withstand, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Notwithstanding
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
notwithstanding popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for notwithstanding
preposition notwithstanding
- despite — You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
- in spite of — a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
- aside from — Aside from means the same as apart from. This form is more usual in American English.
- excluding — Not taking someone or something into account; apart from; except.
- apart from — You use apart from when you are making an exception to a general statement.
adverb notwithstanding
- anyhow — Anyhow means the same as anyway.
- all the same — nevertheless; yet
conjunction notwithstanding
- albeit — You use albeit to introduce a fact or comment which reduces the force or significance of what you have just said.
Antonyms for notwithstanding
preposition notwithstanding
- on the strength of — the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscular power; vigor.
- in view of — an instance of seeing or beholding; visual inspection.
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