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Meaning of 'notwithstanding' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Notwithstanding [ adv. / conj.]
- Nevertheless; however; although; as, I shall go, notwithstanding it rains.
2 . Notwithstanding [ prep.]
- Without prevention, or obstruction from or by; in spite of.

Meaning of 'notwithstanding' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . notwithstanding [ r]
Meaning (1):
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Example in sentence:
  • although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it;
  • granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go;
  • he was a stern yet fair master;
  • while we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed

Nearby Words:

not not-pated nota notabilia notabilities notability notable notableness notably notaeum

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