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."

Synonyms of notwithstanding

Words with a similar meaning to notwithstanding:

• despite
• in spite of
• although
• nevertheless

Antonyms of notwithstanding

Words with the opposite meaning to notwithstanding:

• because of
• due to

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