notwithstanding

[ not-with-stan-ding, -with- ]

/ ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ- /

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preposition

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.

conjunction

in spite of the fact that; although: It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.

adverb

nevertheless; anyway; yet: We were invited notwithstanding.

Origin of notwithstanding

1350–1400; Middle English (preposition, adverb, and conjunction); see not, withstand, -ing²

ANTONYMS FOR notwithstanding

1 because of, on account of.

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synonym study for notwithstanding

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. Notwithstanding suggests, however, a hindrance of some kind: Notwithstanding the long delay, I shall still go. Despite indicates that there is an active opposition: Despite procrastination and disorganization, they finished the project. In spite of implies meeting strong opposing forces or circumstances that must be taken into account: She succeeded in spite of many discouragements.

Words nearby notwithstanding

notturno, notum, notungulate, not up to, Notus, notwithstanding, not worth a damn, no two ways about it, Nouadhibou, Nouakchott, nougat

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Example sentences from the Web for notwithstanding

And Rand Paul notwithstanding, most GOP insiders believe them, too.
Dick Cheney’s Awfulness Is Here to Stay|Michael Tomasky|July 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some of the wilder criticisms of me notwithstanding, my column Monday made two basic points.
The Bowe Bergdahl Story Is Right-Wing Crack|Michael Tomasky|June 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He is the acme of political correctness (notwithstanding the odd drone directed at “AfPak”).
Mr. Politically Correct Obama, Meet Your Opposite, India’s Mr. Modi|Tunku Varadarajan|May 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Notwithstanding propaganda on both sides that would make it seem so, this is not a simple good-guy bad-guy fight.
Is This the Day Odessa Explodes?|Will Cathcart|May 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Notwithstanding, their opposition, Proposition 209 became law.
Asians vs. Affirmative Action|Lloyd Green|March 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Notwithstanding this copy-book preamble, my boy, I am inclined to suggest a little prudence on your part.
The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One|Abraham Lincoln
This is true; vital statistics and fiction to the contrary, notwithstanding.
The Sheriff of Badger|George B. Pattullo
But she gave in, notwithstanding her leadership, before the chill of Merles little reserves.
Twos and Threes|G. B. Stern
Notwithstanding its name this variety is not certainly of Belgian origin.
The Pears of New York|U. P. Hedrick
Her face, notwithstanding its pallor, was like the face of a little child.
To Win the Love He Sought|E. Phillips Oppenheim

British Dictionary definitions for notwithstanding

notwithstanding

/ (ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ, -wɪð-) /

preposition

(often immediately postpositive) in spite of; despite

conjunction (subordinating)

despite the fact that; although

sentence connector

in spite of that; nevertheless

Word Origin for notwithstanding

C14: not + withstanding, from Old English withstandan, on the model of Medieval Latin non obstante, Old French non obstant

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单词	notwithstanding
释义	notwithstanding [ not-with-stan-ding, -with- ] / ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR notwithstanding ON THESAURUS.COM preposition 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. conjunction in spite of the fact that; although: It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different. adverb nevertheless; anyway; yet: We were invited notwithstanding. Origin of notwithstanding 1350–1400; Middle English (preposition, adverb, and conjunction); see not, withstand, -ing² ANTONYMS FOR notwithstanding 1 because of, on account of. SEE ANTONYMS FOR notwithstanding ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for notwithstanding 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. Notwithstanding suggests, however, a hindrance of some kind: Notwithstanding the long delay, I shall still go. Despite indicates that there is an active opposition: Despite procrastination and disorganization, they finished the project. In spite of implies meeting strong opposing forces or circumstances that must be taken into account: She succeeded in spite of many discouragements. Words nearby notwithstanding notturno, notum, notungulate, not up to, Notus, notwithstanding, not worth a damn, no two ways about it, Nouadhibou, Nouakchott, nougat Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for notwithstanding And Rand Paul notwithstanding, most GOP insiders believe them, too. Dick Cheney’s Awfulness Is Here to Stay\|Michael Tomasky\|July 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Some of the wilder criticisms of me notwithstanding, my column Monday made two basic points. The Bowe Bergdahl Story Is Right-Wing Crack\|Michael Tomasky\|June 4, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He is the acme of political correctness (notwithstanding the odd drone directed at “AfPak”). Mr. Politically Correct Obama, Meet Your Opposite, India’s Mr. Modi\|Tunku Varadarajan\|May 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Notwithstanding propaganda on both sides that would make it seem so, this is not a simple good-guy bad-guy fight. Is This the Day Odessa Explodes?\|Will Cathcart\|May 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Notwithstanding, their opposition, Proposition 209 became law. Asians vs. Affirmative Action\|Lloyd Green\|March 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Notwithstanding this copy-book preamble, my boy, I am inclined to suggest a little prudence on your part. The Papers And Writings Of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One\|Abraham Lincoln This is true; vital statistics and fiction to the contrary, notwithstanding. The Sheriff of Badger\|George B. Pattullo But she gave in, notwithstanding her leadership, before the chill of Merles little reserves. Twos and Threes\|G. B. Stern Notwithstanding its name this variety is not certainly of Belgian origin. The Pears of New York\|U. P. Hedrick Her face, notwithstanding its pallor, was like the face of a little child. To Win the Love He Sought\|E. Phillips Oppenheim British Dictionary definitions for notwithstanding notwithstanding / (ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ, -wɪð-) / preposition (often immediately postpositive) in spite of; despite conjunction (subordinating) despite the fact that; although sentence connector in spite of that; nevertheless Word Origin for notwithstanding C14: not + withstanding, from Old English withstandan, on the model of Medieval Latin non obstante, Old French non obstant Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to notwithstanding nevertheless, yet, nonetheless, withal, against, but, despite, though, after all, at any rate, for all that, howbeit, in any case, in any event, in spite of, on the other hand, regardless of, to the contrary
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notwithstanding

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Origin of notwithstanding

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