Meaning & use
notwithstanding
In spite of; without being prevented by something previously mentioned.
See it in a sentence
Notwithstanding the heavy rain, the outdoor concert continued as scheduled that evening.
The project succeeded, difficulties notwithstanding, thanks to the team's persistent effort.
A note on using this word
Notwithstanding is formal and can appear before its object, as in 'notwithstanding the delay,' or after it, as in 'the delay notwithstanding.'
Words with a similar meaning
despiteregardless of
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