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notwithstanding

adverb

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

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Word Facts

Word length
15
Starts with
N
Ends with
G
Contains
OT
Scrabble score
23
CEFR level
B1

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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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