Synonyms for notwithstanding
| Grammar : Prep |
| Spell : not-with-stan-ding, -with- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ- |
Top 10 synonyms for notwithstanding Other synonyms for the word notwithstanding
Définition of notwithstanding
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
- 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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