What is a synonym for "notwithstanding"?

Common synonyms include: despite, nevertheless, nonetheless, after all, after all, again.

How do you pronounce "notwithstanding"?

Pronounced //ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ//.

Notwithstanding

//ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ// adv, conj, postp, prep

adv, conj, postp, prep ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adverb

1
Nevertheless, all the same. not-comparable
"He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries."

Adverb

1
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) wordnet

Conjunction

1
Although; despite; even though.
"After this, Amy told her, That notvvithſtanding I vvas angry vvith her, and had uſed her ſo hardly, for ſaying ſomething about her of the ſame kind; yet there vvas an abſolute Neceſſity of ſecuring her, and removing her out of the VVay; […]"

Preposition

1
In spite of, despite.
"notwithstanding personal preferences, the school district's rules on the topic govern our decision"

Postp

1
In spite of, despite.
"in accordance with school district rules on the topic, personal preferences notwithstanding"

Synonyms

All synonyms

despite nevertheless nonetheless after all after all again

Example

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"She accepted our offer notwithstanding."

Etymology

From Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to not + withstanding. Compare Middle English notgainstonding, not aȝenstondynge, of similar meaning and formation.

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