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    notwithstanding
    /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ/

    preposition

    • 1. in spite of: "notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict"

    adverb

    • 1. nevertheless; in spite of this: "I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm"

    conjunction

    • 1. although; in spite of the fact that: "notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently"

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    Notwithstanding is a formal word that means despite or in spite of something. Learn how to use it in sentences with different meanings and contexts from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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    Notwithstanding is a word that can be used as a preposition, adverb, or conjunction to mean despite or nevertheless. Learn its synonyms, examples, history, and usage from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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    Notwithstanding is a formal word that means despite or in spite of something. Learn how to use it in sentences with different meanings and contexts, and see translations in other languages.

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    Notwithstanding is a word that means in spite of or despite something. It can be used as a preposition, an adverb, or a conjunction. See how to use it in sentences and compare it with other words.

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    Definition of notwithstanding adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    May 13, 2019 · Notwithstanding means “ despite.” Let’s look at notwithstanding in a sentence, first as a preposition: Notwithstanding his nervousness, the young man looked his interviewer directly in the eyes as he answered the questions. You can also place notwithstanding after its object, so you’ll often see it used like this:

  10. www.yourdictionary.com › notwithstandingNotwithstanding Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Notwithstanding is a word that means in spite of or despite something. It can be used as a preposition, an adverb, or a conjunction. See examples, synonyms, and origin of notwithstanding.