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Word entry · 15 letters

notwithstanding

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"Despite"

15 letters · collected on this word page

15 lettersPronunciation /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/Part of speech adverbSorted adghiinnnostttwStarts with NEnds with G1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

Word origin

From Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to not + withstanding. Compare Middle English notgainstonding, not aȝenstondynge, of similar meaning and formation.

Used in a sentence

  • He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.
  • But notwithstanding, man, I'll do you your master what good I can;
  • Notwithstanding I was provoked, I ought not to have reacted so violently.

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