notwithstanding

//ˌnɒt.wɪθˈstæn.dɪŋ//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Preposition

1

In spite of; despite.

Notwithstanding the rain, the event was a success.

Synonym

despitein spite of

Adverb

notwithstandingCanonical form
1

Nevertheless; in spite of what has been mentioned.

The weather was terrible; notwithstanding, we decided to go hiking.

Synonym

neverthelessnonetheless

Conjunction

1

Although; in spite of the fact that.

Notwithstanding it was raining, we decided to go for a walk.

Synonym

although