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notwithstanding

adverb

Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

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Word length
15
Starts with
N
Ends with
G
Contains
OT
Scrabble score
23
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ

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adverb

  1. Despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

    “Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it”

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Example Sentences

Although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try it
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
He was a stern yet fair master
Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go

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