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Grammar : Prep
Spell : not-with-stan-ding, -with-
Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ-

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Origin :
  • late 14c., notwiþstondynge, from not + present participle of the verb withstand. A loan-translation of Medieval Latin non obstante "being no hindrance," from ablative of obstans, present participle of obstare "stand opposite to" (see obstacle). As an adverb and as a conjunction from early 15c.
  • prep although, however
Example sentences :
  • But, notwithstanding this, she was a good mother, and Robert loved her.
  • Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger
  • That at least is his, notwithstanding the millions he might have possessed if he had only known how to acquire them.
  • Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King
  • It seemed, notwithstanding, that this must be the only course.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • Garson, however, was unconvinced, notwithstanding his deference to the judgment of his leader.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • That he should marry her notwithstanding our opposition, and without the consent of his father?
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Notwithstanding their grief and tears, it was evidently necessary that this should be the end.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Notwithstanding her haughty air, she was said to be very good and kind.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Notwithstanding their gentleness, during the first year the Huberts were often discouraged.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Notwithstanding her firm determination to forget him, she could not refrain from questioning them about him.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • I kept at work, notwithstanding, until Bill got back with the doctor.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
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