Notwithstanding — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

preposition adverb conjunction /ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ/ not·with·stand·ing

Meaning & Definition of Notwithstanding

Notwithstanding (preposition)

  1. despite —often used after its object

Notwithstanding (adverb)

  1. in spite of what has just been said or expressed, nevertheless, however

Notwithstanding (conjunction)

  1. although

Notwithstanding (adverb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in spite of that

    "you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding"

    similar: even so, howbeit, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, still and all, though, withal, yet, all the same, at the same time
    related: after all, anyhow, regardless, per contra

Notwithstanding (conjunction) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. in spite of the fact that

    "the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years"

    similar: albeit, although, as, howbeit, much as, though, when, whereas, while, whilst (chiefly British)
    related: but, if

Notwithstanding (preposition) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. without being prevented by

    "we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding"

    similar: despite, regardless of, with, in defiance of, in despite of, in spite of

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Notwithstanding

The most common words with a similar meaning to Notwithstanding:

Chiefly British: whilst
even so, howbeit, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, still and all, though, withal, yet, all the same, at the same time, albeit, although, as, much as, when, whereas, while, despite, regardless of, with, in defiance of, in despite of, in spite of

Related Words for Notwithstanding

after all, anyhow, regardless, per contra, but, if

Origin & Etymology of Notwithstanding

Middle English notwithstonding, from not + withstonding, present participle of withstonden to withstand

First known use: 15th century

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Frequently Asked Questions about Notwithstanding

What does "Notwithstanding" mean?

"Notwithstanding" means despite —often used after its object. As an a preposition, an adverb and a conjunction, it is defined as: despite —often used after its object. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Notwithstanding"?

Other words for "Notwithstanding" include even so, howbeit, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, still and all and though. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Notwithstanding" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Notwithstanding"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Notwithstanding". Common alternatives include even so, howbeit, however, nevertheless, nonetheless, still, still and all, though, withal and yet.

How do you use "Notwithstanding" in a sentence?

Examples of "Notwithstanding" in a sentence: "you're rather late getting here, but you're welcome to join us for dinner notwithstanding"; "the man suspected of being the serial killer is little known to his neighbors, notwithstanding he has lived in the apartment complex for years"; "we went to see the show, my objections notwithstanding".

Is "Notwithstanding" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Notwithstanding" can be used as a preposition, an adverb and a conjunction, depending on the context.

Is "Notwithstanding" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Notwithstanding"?

"Notwithstanding" is pronounced /ˌnät-with-ˈstan-diŋ/ and divided into syllables as not·with·stand·ing.

What is the origin of the word "Notwithstanding"?

"Notwithstanding" comes from Middle English notwithstonding, from not + withstonding, present participle of withstonden to withstand. First known use: 15th century.