notwithstanding
Nevertheless, all the sameNevertheless, all the same.
» This problem notwithstanding, progress has been made.
Trotz dieses Problems gibt es Fortschritte.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Nevertheless, all the same.
He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
Examples
8 sentencesThis problem notwithstanding, progress has been made.
deTrotz dieses Problems gibt es Fortschritte.
Notwithstanding their own repeated scandals, the police continue to nonchalantly issue infringement tickets.
She accepted our offer notwithstanding.
ruТем не менее, она приняла наше предложение.
deNichtsdestoweniger akzeptierte sie unser Angebot.
He failed notwithstanding my advice.
ruУ него не получилось, несмотря на мой совет.
These accomplishments notwithstanding, challenges remain.
ruНевзирая на эти достижения, впереди ещё ждут трудности.
deTrotz dieser Errungenschaften bleiben noch Herausforderungen bestehen.
Origin
From Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to notFrom Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to not + withstanding. Compare Middle English notgainstonding, not aȝenstondynge, of similar meaning and formation.
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Synonyms
12 synonyms- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession):howeverneverthelesswithalstillyetall the sameeven sononetheless