not|with|stand|ing

not|with|stand|ing
not|with|stand|ing «NOT wihth STAN dihng, -wihth-», preposition, conjunction, adverb.
–prep.
in spite of: »

I bought it notwithstanding the high price.

SYNONYM(S): despite.
–conj.
in spite of the fact that: »

Notwithstanding there was need for haste, he still delayed.

SYNONYM(S): although.
–adv.
1. in spite of it; nevertheless: »

It is raining; but I shall go, notwithstanding.

2. in spite of anything; still; yet: »

He is, notwithstanding, entitled to decent treatment.


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