notwithstanding

🇬🇧 UK/nɒtwɪð'stænd ɪŋ/🇺🇸 US/.nɒtwiθ'stændiŋ/
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Definitions

prep.

In spite of; despite.

尽管;不顾

adv.

Nevertheless; all the same.

尽管如此;仍然

conj.

Although; even though.

虽然;即使

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
notwithstandingother
=notwithstanding

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Notwithstanding the bad weather, the concert proceeded as originally scheduled.

  • 2.

    The project faced numerous challenges; notwithstanding them, the team delivered on time.

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