Looking for the meaning of the word NOTWITHSTANDING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NOTWITHSTANDING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Notwithstanding
Speech Type: Preposition
Etymology:
late Middle English: from not + withstanding, present participle of withstand, on the pattern of Old French non obstant ‘not providing an obstacle to’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌnɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌnɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
in spite of
Short Definition:in spite of
Examples:- notwithstanding the evidence, the consensus is that the jury will not reach a verdict
- this small contretemps notwithstanding, they both had a good time
Word: Notwithstanding
Speech Type: Adverb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌnɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌnɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
nevertheless; in spite of this
Short Definition:nevertheless
Examples:- I didn't like it. Notwithstanding, I remained calm
Word: Notwithstanding
Speech Type: Conjunction
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌnɒtwɪðˈstandɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌnɒtwɪθˈstandɪŋ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
although; in spite of the fact that
Short Definition:although
Examples:- notwithstanding that the hall was packed with bullies, our champion played on steadily and patiently
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