notwithstanding (C1)
preposition, adverb, conjunction
Pronunciation: ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ
Definition
Despite; in spite of; although.
Examples
The team lost the game, notwithstanding their best efforts.
Notwithstanding the high cost, many people still choose to buy organic food.
Her lack of experience notwithstanding, she was offered the challenging position.
How to Use notwithstanding
- notwithstanding the fact that (collocation)
- Despite the truth of a particular statement. — "Notwithstanding the fact that he was tired, he continued working."
- notwithstanding anything to the contrary (idiom)
- Regardless of any other conflicting statements or rules. — "Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement, the terms of the original contract remain valid."
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