Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: notwithstanding
IPA transcription: [n,ɑtwɪθst'ændɪŋ]
Pronunciations of notwithstanding
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all_the_same, even_so, nonetheless, notwithstanding
    Meaning: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession); "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"
Usage examples
  • My cold is better, notwithstanding the weather.
  • But, notwithstanding all these precautions, Peter did not feel entirely safe.
  • You great people always lose something by scandal, notwithstanding your millions.
  • Notwithstanding this protest, Dr. Barton proceeds to do his best to reply to our position.
  • Notwithstanding Mrs. Maclntyre's fears, she consented to the boys visiting Jonesy that afternoon.
  • Something dreadful told her that Count Marlanx was on the balcony and at her window, notwithstanding the rain pour.
  • But notwithstanding these successes, even the most common necessaries of life were wanting to the victorious armies.
  • NOTWITHSTANDING Mr. Craig's prophecy, the dark-blue cloud dispersed itself without having produced the threatened consequences.
  • They resolved that come what might the attempt to regain their property and punish the Indians should be made notwithstanding their strength.
  • By a careful manipulation of the dropper, the disk may be filled with water which, notwithstanding the intense heat, never reaches the boiling point.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Canada, License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Pierre Trudeau, License CC BY-SA 4.0