Synonyms for notwithstanding
- adverb
- preposition
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Adverb
1. Nevertheless — nevertheless, all the same
nevertheless, however, yet, yit US, still, none the less, even so, though, all the same, regardless, anyway, withal, howbeit dated
Preposition
despite, in spite of, regardless of, mauger US, maugre UK
Definitions
- adv. 1
Nevertheless, all the same.
He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.
- prep. 1
In spite of, despite.
Notwithstanding personal preferences, the school district's rules on the topic govern our decision.
Related words
- Other spellings
- nonwithstanding
Choose the right word
Yet and still are weaker than notwithstanding, while stronger than but.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- anyway Anyway, it's a shame that you do not read letters.
- regardless I trust my instincts, regardless of your opinions.
- nevertheless The bread was mouldy, but Tom ate it nevertheless.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| notwithstanding | falling | |
| anyway | rising | |
| regardless | steady | |
| nevertheless | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- yet1, yit
- 5 letters
- still1
- 6 letters
- though1, anyway3, withal, mauger2, maugre
- 7 letters
- however3, despite2, howbeit
- 10 letters
- regardless3
- 12 letters
- nevertheless4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (anyway3 = 3 syllables).