notwithstanding

Meanings

• conjunction

  despite; in spite of; notwithstanding; nevertheless

  - "Notwithstanding the heavy rain, we went for a walk."
  - "He failed the exam notwithstanding his hard work."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌnɑtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

after all , all the same , anyway , nevertheless , nonetheless , regardless , still , yet , maugre , regardless of

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with notwithstanding
standing , mending , lending , blending , commending , rendering

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Variants

List of all variants of notwithstanding that leads to same result
notwithstanding

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'standing in the face of,' from Old French 'en contré' or 'encontre,' meaning 'in the face of.'

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Trivia

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1. Notwithstanding is a conjunction that is commonly used in formal writing and speaking.

2. The word notwithstanding has been in use since the 13th century.

3. Notwithstanding is often used in legal documents to modify or contradict previous statements.

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Related Concepts

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1. despite: Used to indicate that something is done in spite of a situation or condition.

2. notwithstanding: Used to introduce a statement that modifies or contradicts what has been previously stated.

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Quotes

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1. There were purges and there were trials, but compared with the 1940s these were mild indeed, Germany was finally reunited, and, appalling wars in the Balkans "notwithstanding", Europe survived the end of the Cold War.

   - Nicholas Fraser,{it}Harper's{/it},May 2006

2. Over all, the Illinois is a fairly straight river, only ten per cent longer than its beeline, the fact "notwithstanding" that the bends at Pekin corkscrew like fishing line that has come untied.

   - John McPhee,{it}New Yorker{/it},15 Nov. 2004

3. What happened to him was in no way his fault, "notwithstanding" the whispered innuendos of the English-speaking residents.

   - Francine Prose,{it}Harper's{/it},March 2002

4. It may sound excessive, even "notwithstanding" dietary concerns, but actually the balance of textures and flavors is perfect: the oiliness of the egg is matched by the sharp saltiness of the anchovies …

   - Nigella Lawson,{it}New York Times{/it},8 Jan. 2003

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Culture

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Notwithstanding has been used extensively in literature and poetry to express defiance or resistance. It has been used in various forms of art to convey a sense of determination or perseverance.

How to Memorize "notwithstanding"

1. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'not with the standing' to help remember the meaning of notwithstanding.

2. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person standing in the face of an obstacle, determined to move forward.

3. associate
   

   - Associate the word notwithstanding with determination and perseverance.

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