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notwithstanding

/ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/adverb4 syllables

Notwithstanding means: despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession).

Synonyms for notwithstanding16

adverb, as in despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same, even so, nonetheless, at the same time

also used for notwithstanding

anyway, after all, regardless, regardless of, maugre, despite, in spite of

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What does notwithstanding mean?1

adverb

1

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)“although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with notwithstanding?10

four syllables

understanding

five syllables

misunderstanding
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Notwithstanding in a sentence

  • Notwithstanding their own repeated scandals, the police continue to nonchalantly issue infringement tickets.tengooi
  • The notwithstanding or override clause in Canadian law is controversial.rul
  • Notwithstanding the fact that on average women are more intelligent than men, most geniuses are men.adamtrousers
  • This problem notwithstanding, progress has been made.sundown

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