notwithstanding

CEFRC1

/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/

preposition · adverb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    preposition

    Despite something that has happened.

  2. 02

    preposition

    Extra detail

    Although; despite the fact that; even though.

Examples

  • This problem notwithstanding, progress has been made.

  • He failed notwithstanding my advice.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

preposition

Extra meaning

  1. In spite of, despite.

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. Nevertheless, all the same.

More examples

In context

  • She accepted our offer notwithstanding.

  • Notwithstanding I was provoked, I ought not to have reacted so violently.

  • Notwithstanding personal preferences, the school district's rules on the topic govern our decision.

Synonyms

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Origin

preposition

From Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to not + withstanding. Compare Middle English notgainstonding, not aȝenstondynge, of similar meaning and formation.