notwithstanding
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,594 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 6,462 times across 175,160 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession) also: however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, all the same although I'm a little afraid, however I'd like to try itwhile we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed
notwithstanding in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Notwithstanding their gentleness, during the first year the Huberts were often discouraged.
The Dream · Émile Zola · Chapter 1
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Notwithstanding my excitement, I managed to saunter into the house with an unconcerned air.
In the Wilderness · Charles Dudley Warner · Chapter 1
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Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour, he put on his overcoat, and came with me to see our landlord.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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It was wonderful, the impression which the sound of that name made on the sheriff, notwithstanding he must have come posted.
A Double Barrelled Detective Story · Mark Twain · Chapter 2
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Still, notwithstanding its dilapidated condition, and that it is the mere shell of its former self, its appearance is highly picturesque.
Windsor Castle · William Harrison Ainsworth · Chapter 2