notwithstanding
UK/nɒtwɪð'stænd ɪŋ/US/.nɒtwiθ'stændiŋ/
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Definitions
prep.
In spite of
尽管，虽然（介词）
adv.
Nevertheless; all the same
尽管如此，仍然
conj.
Although; despite the fact that
虽然，纵然
Root Breakdown
Native Englishnot + withstanding = 'not standing against.' Literally: even though something does not stand in the way / is not resisting, the result still holds. So notwithstanding the rain, the game went on = the rain didn't block it. A formal, slightly legal word.
Root st still carries 376 more wordsUsage Guide
Formal and often legal. It can go before its noun (notwithstanding the delay) or, unusually, after it (the delay notwithstanding). In casual speech, 'despite' or 'even though' are more natural.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Notwithstanding the heavy rain, the parade went ahead.
- 2.
The plan has many flaws; notwithstanding, it was approved.