Notwithstanding

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /nɑt.wɪðˈstændɪŋ/

Definitions of notwithstanding

adverb nevertheless

Example Sentences

A1 She was tired, notwithstanding she continued to work hard.

A2 Notwithstanding the rain, they decided to go for a walk.

B1 Notwithstanding his lack of experience, he was able to complete the project successfully.

B2 The team won the game, notwithstanding the injuries they faced.

C1 Notwithstanding the challenges, she persevered and achieved her goals.

C2 The company's profits continued to grow, notwithstanding the economic downturn.

preposition in spite of

Example Sentences

A1 I wanted to go to the party, notwithstanding the rain.

A2 She decided to continue with the project, notwithstanding the challenges.

B1 Notwithstanding his lack of experience, he was still chosen for the job.

B2 The team won the game, notwithstanding the injuries to key players.

C1 Notwithstanding the criticism, the artist continued to paint in her unique style.

C2 Notwithstanding the opposition, the new law was passed by a large majority.

conjunction despite the fact that

Example Sentences

A1 I wanted to go to the park, notwithstanding the rain.

A2 She decided to buy the dress, notwithstanding its high price.

B1 Notwithstanding his busy schedule, he always finds time to exercise.

B2 Notwithstanding the challenges, the team managed to complete the project on time.

C1 Notwithstanding the criticism, the artist continued to follow her unique style.

C2 Notwithstanding his lack of experience, he was able to impress the interview panel.

Examples of notwithstanding in a Sentence

formal The company's profits increased significantly notwithstanding the economic downturn.

informal I still enjoyed the movie, notwithstanding the bad reviews.

slang I'm going to the party, notwithstanding my mom's rules.

figurative She continued to pursue her dreams, notwithstanding the obstacles in her way.

Grammatical Forms of notwithstanding

past tense

notwithstandinged

plural

notwithstandings

comparative

more notwithstanding

superlative

most notwithstanding

present tense

notwithstanding

future tense

will notwithstanding

perfect tense

have notwithstanding

continuous tense

is notwithstanding

singular

notwithstanding

positive degree

notwithstanding

infinitive

to notwithstanding

gerund

notwithstanding

participle

notwithstanding

Origin and Evolution of notwithstanding

First Known Use: 1300 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'notwithstanding' originated from Middle English, a combination of 'not' and 'withstanding' which means 'opposing' or 'resisting'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'notwithstanding' has evolved to mean 'in spite of' or 'nevertheless', indicating a contrast or exception to a previous statement.